WITHIN A 3.5x2x1.6 METRE FIELD
A two-year field naturalist project by observing seasonal changes, lichens, insects and the artist’s presence while interacting each other and interweaving these elements into one storytelling thread.
Visitor reading at Within a 3.5 x 2 x 1.6 Metre Field narrative (detail)
Inland Ringtail Damselfly (Austrolestes aridus) narrative page (detail)
Within a 3.5 x 2 x 1.6 Metre Field booklet and John W. and the artist, Marta Ferracin, portrait posing in front of the lichenised camping trailer cover (detail)
One side column overview of Within a 3.5 x 2 x 1.6 Metre Field (detail)
Lichen biodiversity narrative
This series of six selected stories is inspired by the biodiversity encountered and witnessed by the artist in a biofield, measured by a biocanvas populated by lichens and reflecting the biodiverse habitat nearby.
Over two years – 2022–2024 – the artist observed the weather, seasonal changes, lichens, insects – moths, cicadas, planthoppers, damselflies, slugs, birds, ants – and her own presence, interweaving these elements into one storytelling thread.
The narrative is combined with images that help to record in real time the ephemeral passage of time and ‘other-than-human’ existence. It is a work to reflect on nature agency and human relationship with nature, reminding us that the wilderness is all around us and in us.
The artist’s intention is to mark this event and let people bring home one story to generate feelings of care and awareness towards biodiversity and seasonal change.
Artwork details
| Artwork | Interwoven I (2024) |
| Material | Booklet printed on Larson-Juhl, Elation Cream fine paper |
| Dimensions | A5 - 14.8(W) x 21(L) cm individual page |
| Price | $60 per booklet |
| Exhibition |
Marta Ferracin: Convergences
Incinerator Art Space, Willoughby City Council, Willoughby, AU 21 March - 14 April Artist talk 6 April Workshop 13 April |
| Links | Willoughby City Council Art Collector Willoughby Community Preschool Booklet narrative |
Credits
Photos
Corey Rankin; courtesy of the visitors
Provision of Incinerator Art Space
Willoughby City Council
© Marta Ferracin 2025 Website by Natalia
Installation assistant Christopher Verheyden