Floral Fusion with Banksia and Co, Sara Buchner

Banksia and Co:

‍Husk, seed, wood, and clay: stories from what’s left behind

‍‍‘I’ve always been drawn to things that are so easily overlooked, things like the offcuts and scraps from building sites, the sea-glass and driftwood washed ashore, the seedpods scattered unnoticed on the ground’ Sara Buchner.

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Sara’s practice transforms discarded and forgotten materials into artworks, by printing with scrap lino and plywood, shaping sculptures from salvaged clay, or drawing inspiration from disregarded forms and shapes.

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This exhibition is a celebration of these hidden treasures. At its heart are banksia seedpods— remarkable natural forms that are often unnoticed in the landscape. Over the past year, Sara has dedicated much of her ceramic practice to exploring their intricate shapes, translating them into mixed media sculptures.

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Displayed alongside prints created with found objects, this collection of works invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and discover the beauty in what has been left behind.

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