Mountain Ash

“Mountain Ash is inspired by the beauty of the Victorian forests that are home to the great Mountain Ash trees, but are also known as the site of much of the Black Saturday fires. The piece is my response to the diverse environments found in the mountains and the life cycle of the forest. From the trickle of water that becomes the river, to the flora and fauna that call the mountain home to the devastation and regrowth that comes from bushfire, this piece seeks to evoke a forest experience unique to the Victoria's Mountain Ash forests.” - Hugh Crosthwaite