Grove

‘Grove’ is a monotype print in oil paint on black Stonehenge paper, 15 x 21cm. This artwork was created by Ella Senbruns in 2024 as part of ‘Alchemy’, a group exhibition at Land Street Gallery, Toowong QLD.

Within Senbruns’ work for ‘Alchemy’, her surreal mark making is orientated around the pencil. The artist reflects on ‘nigredo’ (Italian: blackness), which is symbolic within alchemical tradition for the first step of transformation: chaos and melancholy. This series of six monotypes on black paper depict moments of emotional turmoil and alchemical symbolism.

‘Grove’ presents a womanly figure in solemn contemplation. She distantly looks away from the audience, seemingly lost in thought. The background resembles abstracted sticks and thorns, implying she is taking shelter within a harsh thicket.

For more information about ‘Alchemy’, visit Land Street Gallery’s website.

This artwork was displayed using a string hanging system. This string lines visible within the artwork photography are not a permanent feature of this artwork.