Sina Sibler
Bouquet of Forest
Ballpoint Pen on Fabriano Watercolour Paper
ARTIST STATEMENT
A Bouquet of Forest shows two hands holding a fragment of Fiordland bush, roots, branches and life intact. The work celebrates Aotearoa’s native life and asks us to consider our role as stewards of the land. The densely detailed drawing encourages viewers to pause, look again, and discover something new each time, inviting reflection and a deeper awareness of the living systems that sustain us. Based in Southland, I make meticulous, sometimes surreal drawings of native flora and fauna, alternating between careful studies and interpreted landscapes.