Seven pieces from this series have been acquired by the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide & will be available for purchase at the Gallery Store at North Terrace.

Experience the Australian landscape transformed into unique, wearable art with the “Formae Coloris Australia” series. Each handcrafted brooch is a miniature “chromascape,” created in Adelaide, South Australia, using an innovative “folded paint” technique.

Inspired by Australia’s diverse palette—from eucalyptus greens to outback sunset hues—synthetic polymer paint is sculpted into organic forms, mounted on wooden bases, and sealed with a protective matte varnish.

More than mere adornment, these signed and dated pieces are conversation starters, each accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and secured with a garment-safe magnetic clasp. This ongoing series, which began in 2019 from a desire to ‘wear a painting,’ invites you to discover a unique creation of colour and form to treasure or gift. Explore the collection and watch for future expressions.