ANNA SCOBIE
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The exhibition ‘Understory" by local artist, educator and environmental advocate Anna Scobie explores the intricate beauty of a community-led planting project known as the 'Urban Hum Tiny Forest'. The exhibition focuses on the individual leaves of various endemic species from the Hunter region, highlighting how these diverse elements come together to form a thriving forest ecosystem. Just as the forest flourishes through collaborative growth, so too does the community that united to plant it.
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The exhibition delves into the synergy between biodiversity and community, emphasising parallels between the growth of a forest and the bonds formed among individuals during the planting process. By magnifying the unique characteristics of each leaf, "Understory" seeks to illustrate the collective strength found in diversity, both in nature and within human communities.
Understory
Through artistic explorations in watercolour, timber and steel, the exhibition aims to inspire reflection on the interconnectedness of local ecology and social harmony.
Urban Hum Tiny Forest Planting Day
Seventy community members came together to plant 740 native trees and shrubs in a s.ingle day, creating a thriving Tiny Forest and a powerful act of collective climate action
Tiny Forest 18 Months Growth
Eighteen months of growth: the Tiny Forest now stands nearly 8 metres tall, providing vital habitat for wildlife and a welcoming space for community connection and reflection.
