Holding On

Often dismissed as swampy wasteland, the graceful arches of the red mangroves belie its importance in sustaining coastal ecosystems.

”If there are no mangrove forests, then the sea will have no meaning. It is like having a tree with no roots for the mangroves are the roots of the sea”-anonymous fisherman

This image highlights the stunning shades of red often seen in the prop roots of the mangroves

Mixed Media Mono-printing is an uncommon painting technique. The first stage is to create a singular oil print on glass which is transferred to paper or canvas. This base image is then hand painted with watercolour or acrylic inks.