In February I’m starting a painting project that I hope will help me unpack my sense of identity as a migrant to Australia from Scotland.
This year-long project comprises a two-month period of immersive painting and solo wild camping across two landscapes that have shaped my identity: one month in the Scottish Highlands where I grew up; and one month in the Australian outback not far from where I now live. From the work made through slow engagement with these landscapes, I will create a series of paintings that interrogate themes of identity and belonging.
art about place 
Hi Lars
What an exciting project – and how brave camping in Scotland during winter – not sure if you’re in your right mind 😂 ⛄️
Also what a challenge . I love painting Australia – my favourite subject especially rural & outback. Having arrived here as a 2 yr old I have no memories of Bavaria so no desire to paint there and no yearnings to go there .
Best of luck with it and I look forward to updates as to how it is going and your experiences
Cheers Kristina
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Hi Kristina, I used to winter camp in Scotland but then I was in my 20s so it might be a bit of an “adventure”. It’ll be an interesting project though, and the discomfort may well be part of it!
Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year
Things are different now we are older , I’m definitely passed camping which I used to do a lot of / but then again you’re not nearly 78 LOL
A merry , happy Christmas to you and your family
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