Zerah Coleman - Vibrant Country

Zerah Coleman

Vibrant Country

acrylic on canvas

55 x 75 cm

My painting represents memories of travelling through Western Australia and spending time with my family in Kalgoorlie. My mother is a proud Gubrun woman from the eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. My artwork depicts the Super Pit, one of Australia’s largest open pit goldmines. I used vibrant strong colours such as pinks, oranges, purple and yellows to create an abstract pattern, influenced by the strong contours of the cut open earth. Dots and lines capture the texture of the land. I feel a strong connection to the surrounding natural country and want my painting to show the joy of it. My Mother's family are traditional owners of this land, and I have spent time there with them understanding and exploring the area.