About Gondwanan Biochromes at Bunna Burra & Art-in-Residence
In 2022 Binna Burra Lodge invited me to create my signature biochrome images on the Binna Burra Cultural Landscape, as the inaugural Artist-in-Residence (AiR) in the legacy of Vida Lahey, a prominent Queensland artist and educator (1882 – 1968), and I was greatly honoured to receive this opportunity.
Located on the Yugambeh language groups’ country, in the World Heritage area of Woonoongoora / Lamington National Park in Queensland – Binna Burra allows visitors to experience unique flora, of which ancestral lineages go back to Gondwanaland millions of years ago.
During my residency, which span over 12 months and many visits to Binna Burra, I created a new series of biochrome images of rainforest flora, with focus on Gondwanan lineage plants, such as Nothofagus moorei (Antarctic Beech) and Callicoma serratifolia (Black Wattle).
In addition to publications-based research, I sought guidance from the local community. The most instrumental person in my research was palaeobotanist Dr Ray Carpenter. Ray shared with me stories and knowledge, advised and helped me locate Gondwanan plants.
Knowing about plants enriches my experience of life and helps me to connect with nature on a deep level. I love sharing what I learn and I hope that my experience can inspire you to connect with nature too.
The Gondwanan Biochromes series consists of works on paper, textiles and video, and was first exhibited 4 – 15 December 2022 at Binna Burra.
Publications
You can read more about the AiR and the exhibition in these two publications:
Art. Nature. Science. at Binna Burra (2022), and Gondwanan Biochromes, Binna Burra Cultural Landscape (2023), both available on Amazon, at Binna Burra Lodge and Canungra Books & Art. You can also listen to the Art. Nature. Science. at Binna Burra podcast episodes #1, #4, #6 and #12 found out more about the residency and the program.
Artwork applications
*All my artwork is suitable for private residence or corporate environmentment. You can see examples of both (link)
Please enquire through my contact page about availability, size, and medium.
Exhibition catalogue
Launched: 4 February 2023 at Binna Burra Lodge
Available as:
Printed copy and E-Book on Amazon.
Printed copies at Binna Burra Lodge shop.
Renata Buziak, Gondwanan Biochromes, Artist-in-Residence, Binna Burra Cultural Landscape, Catalogue front cover.
Gondwanan Biochromes Art
📌 Read about Gondwanan Biochromes Project
Horizontal images
03. Renata Buziak, Black Wattle (Callicoma serratifolia) Delight
Print on paper: 55 x 100cm, Edition of 5, and 27 x 50cm, Edition of 5.
Renata Buziak, Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus moorei)
Renata Buziak, Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus moorei), Print on paper: 40 x 50cm, Edition of 5, and 27 x 33.5cm, Edition of 7.
Renata Buziak, Turnipwood (Akania bidwilli) Silverleaf Morning
Renata Buziak, Turnipwood (Akania bidwilli) Silverleaf Morning, Print on paper: 40 x 50cm, Edition of 5, and 27 x 33.5cm, Edition of 7.
15. Renata-Buziak, Turnipwood (Akania bidwilli) Silverleaf Moonlight
Print on paper: 40 x 50cm, Edition of 5, and 27 x 33.5cm, Edition of 7.
28. Renata Buziak, Crinkle Bush (Lomatia silaifolia) Autumn
Print on paper: 40 x 50cm, Edition of 5, and 27 x 33.5cm, Edition of 7.
Renata Buziak, Tree Fern (Cyathea australis) Nebula
Renata Buziak, Tree Fern (Cyathea australis) Nebula, Print on paper: 55 x 150cm, Edition of 3. Small image on paper: 17.6 x 50cm, edition of 5.
Vertical images
01. Renata Buziak, Geebung (Persoonia species) healing sweet snack
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 85cm, Edition of 3. Print on paper: 50 x 21cm, Edition of 5.
02. Renata Buziak, (Rhodamnia maideniana) Elliptic
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 85cm, Edition of 3. Print on paper: 50 x 21cm, Edition of 5.
05. Renata Buziak, Yellow Carabeen (Sloanea woollsii) Long-lived
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 85cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in smaller size.
07. Renata Buziak White Supplejack (Ripogonum-album) Crayfish traps
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 85cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in smaller size.
10. Renata Buziak, Rough Tree Fern (Cyathea Australis) Stings Remedy
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 64cm, Edition of 3. Print on paper: 50 x 16cm, Edition of 5.
16. Renata Buziak, Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus moorei) Gondwanan Family Fossil
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 90cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in a smaller size.
17. Renata Buziak, Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus moorei) Gondwanan Family
Textile: print on fabric, 212 x 90cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in a smaller size.
20. Renata Buziak, Rough Tree Fern (Cyathea australis)
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 55cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in smaller size.
25. Renata Buziak, Mountain Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) Nectar
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 90cm, Edition of 3. Print on paper: 50 x 27cm, Edition of 5.
24. Renata Buziak, Shining Burrawang (Lepidozamia peroffskyana) Starch
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 150cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in smaller size.
19. Renata Buziak, Tree Waratah (Alloxylon pinnatum) Wings
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 150cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in smaller size.
12. Renata Buziak, Spice Bush (Triunia youngiana) Aroma
Print on paper: 65.5 x 50cm, Edition of 5, and 33.5 x 27cm, Edition of 7.
11. Renata Buziak, Veiny Wilkea (Wilkea huegeliana) Fallen Fruit
Print on paper: 65.5 x 50cm, Edition of 5, and 33.5 x 27cm, Edition of 7
09. Renata Buziak, Anchor Vine (Palmeria racemosa) Fragrant Oil
Textile: print on fabric, 197 x 150cm, Edition of 3. Also available on paper in smaller size.
Renata Buziak, Tree Fern (Cyathea australis) Astringent
Renata Buziak, Tree Fern (Cyathea australis) Astringent, 2022, from Gondwanan Biochromes series.