Haven

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.

‘Haven’ presents a semi-abstracted figure resting peacefully. They appear to be evaporating into the drifting mist and clouds.

For more information about the exhibition, visit Land Street Gallery’s website.

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