Guy Maestri says his love of the landscape came from growing up in the ranges west of Wauchope in the Pappinbarra Valley on a rural property.
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“It was way out of town and I remember there was a really long, winding road to our remote bush property,” he said.
With his friends Mr Maestri would explore the surrounding areas where they developed a love for finding out about types of trees, birds and animals.
Mr Maestri’s exhibition is called Unearth and is on display at the Glasshouse until February 12, 2017.
While growing up he became aware of landscapes which were impacted by the industry of logging.
Over the years his works have drawn on the destruction of the environment.
“It’s a common theme because it is hard to find anywhere that is pristine,” he said.
Guy Maestri is an Australian contemporary artist who won the 2009 Archibald Prize for a portrait of Australian singer and musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu.
He was also a finalist in the Wynne Prize for landscape painting for the last five years.
For more information visit www.glasshouse.org.au
