Forest Boot VI - Mining

Forest Boot VI - Mining
Original Ink Pen Drawing

Size: 28.5 x 41cm (41.5 x 56cm framed)
Medium: Ink pen on Fabriano Artistico Watercolour Paper, Cold Pressed, 300gsm
Time Spent: 16 hours
Framing: Professionally framed with acid-free matting and standard glass(not UV-protective or non-reflective)
Availability: One-of-a-kind original

Currently on display at Invernui Art Gallery, 42 Esk Street, Invercargill

🌿 The Story Behind the Artwork
Forest Boot VI – Mining is part of my Forest Boot series, where a well-worn boot becomes a vessel for New Zealand's landscapes, history, and the stories they hold.

This piece was inspired by Mitchells Gully Gold Mine on the West Coast. Once a place of determination and hard work, the old mining site is now being reclaimed by native forest. Ferns, moss and roots slowly weave their way through the remains, reminding us that while people leave their mark on the land, nature has an incredible ability to recover over time.

🖋️ Signed original
📄 Includes a story insert and certificate of authenticity
📦 Shipping is custom - due to the delicate nature of this piece, please reach out to arrange safe delivery.