Artist:
Pateena Donnelly
This painting is inspired by childhood memories of home—not a place, but a feeling. The warmth of an open fire, the scent of freshly baked bread, and the comfort of knowing I was safe are woven into the atmosphere of the work. We lived on the ‘Apple Isle’ My mother picked apples during the season, and would often have a warm loaf of bread waiting when I stepped off the school bus. Through rich, glowing light and soft, enveloping forms, I wanted to capture those simple moments of love, warmth, and belonging that continue to define what “home” means to me.
Acknowledgment of traditional owners.
We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.