GALLERY | Mia Hacker

Study of the Tree Fern

Medium: Harvested bushfire charcoal, Ink and Acrylic paint on cold pressed paper

380mm x 420mm

$495 (framed)

Such a versatile growing species that can be seen in many landscapes across Kabi Kabi Country. When I watch the movement of the fronds with the delicate soft up and down gestures I am reminded of the wings of birds. I feel deep respect for Kabi Kabi Elder Aunty Beverly Hand who has taught me about how to look deeper into country to connect with many levels of changing and information sharing with ancestors. The shadows in this artwork are bringing a cheeky touch of Mia tricking the viewer and making them think about what they are looking at. The bespoke made green tones were mixed with winter seasonal viewing of the tree fern. The weekly interaction with this one specific tree fern brings a loving familiar togetherness as we both share the space we are growing in.

Study of Macaranga

Medium: Harvested bushfire charcoal, Ink and Acrylic paint on cold pressed paper

380mm x 420mm

$495 (framed)

I have been fascinated to learn more about the Macaranga from Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners. First Nations people use this tree for making spears. I make daily observations to see the beauty and change. Leaves have medicinal use also. The large, strong yet sometimes droopy leaves have a mesmerising translucency to them when viewed with morning sunshine beaming strong from a low angle. The scent at time of flowering is all encompassing for me and drifts my mind to focus on thoughts of contemplation.

Study of Plants Growing Around the Water

Medium: Harvested bushfire charcoal, Ink and Acrylic paint on cold pressed paper

420mm x 380mm

$495 (framed)

This compilation drawing was added to over the course of a 6 month Artists Residency at Cooroora Institute on Kabi Kabi Country. This drawing captured colours changing as the seasons move forward, plants moving, growing and changing with sunshine, rain and wild winds. The mix of urban line structure hints at the gesture of water as a shared essential for thriving life. The rural living of needing water tanks to keep stock of fallen precipitation stands alongside the once cleared nature returning. The colours are observed in the skies ever changing gradients of blues, whites and oranges. Often the spaces in between a view are where my mind wanders to. Thinking about the invisible energy bouncing from leaves and the unheard conversations that whisper through.

Study of Sand - Golden Haze

Having a mindset to deep observe the everyday that is surrounding.
Photo print $200 A3 print to order

Communication with Trees

Original works on cold pressed cotton rag Artistico paper
A4 size
$240

Body in Landscape

Whilst immersing myself in the setting sun on the shores of Lake Cootharaba on Kabi Country I see elements of horizon that feel like the human body. Using the colour palette of the skies to to give shape this life drawing sketch. Original works of Archers cold pressed textures Paper.
A3 size
$340

Bark Study 1

Making deep observation of Bark and trees in the collection I connected with the surrounding environment. Using both spoken words and written words to get to know country deeper.
Original works on paper
A2 size
$550

Lake Cootharaba -Bubbles, Breathe and Breeze

Responding to place with connections deep, years of barefoot time spend wallking on country. Being guided by presence on place and taking time to look around for Colours of Country.
Original Works on cold pressed Archers paper.
A3 Size
$550

Are Leaves Green

A study of leaves is a big part of my creative practice. Looking for all that gives them life and interest and also observations of changes through the years and seasons.
Photograph
A4 size
$200

Study of Macaranga

Using bushfire harvest charcoal and chunky graphite to bring textures to fore of this study of a stunning plant.
Original Work on cold pressed paper with acrylic, natural leaf pigment and charcoals

Mary River Turtle

Thinking about the local Mary River Turtle that swims in Numabulla. Local waterways are something I am always observing the changes in. Using watercolours on cold pressed cotton paper.
Original Work
A2 Size (Approx)
$550 Framed

WOMEN WITH FORTITUDE: A bridge to the future

"Giving VOICE to the women of the past,

my ancestors."

Mia Hacker

Response to Place - Mixed media

This piece is for sale.
An abstract response to place across 6 months of mark making using left over paint that would have been otherwise wasted. Responding to soundscape, conversation, learning and plenty of thinking time.

More than words on a page

This Piece is forsale.
Reflections on local place of learning with time spent with both my daughters. A creative feedback on an aspect within the venue we gather in.

Responding to place Compilation

Exploring Kabi Kabi Country and the connection to the natural environment.

Tree Change

As the trees I observe change I enjoy a creative response to document the layers that have shed.

Laguna Bay - Lunch Break

Observation of Pandanus Trees with nuts fruiting, leaves shedding, shade being enjoyed with a gentle breeze of salt air.

Study of Bushfires

Responding to Bushfire that burnt out of control. Using washed up harvest charcoal that's water logged through it's journey from the otherwise of the lake.

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MIA HACKER

WOMEN WITH FORTITUDE: A bridge to the future

creating artworks