Gemma McCann

Wenona School

SUMMER'S ANTHEM

Collection of Work

Oil on canvas, pencil on paper

My body of work examines the cyclical nature of summer through its familiar sights - cicadas, trees and waves - with the intention of demonstrating its continuity and resonance. The drawing of a cicada references the precision of scientific illustration, accentuating intricate form in an isolated subject. The two paintings represent expansive skies, shifting light and the dynamic movement of waves and foliage. Together, the cicada's cadence, the roaring crash of waves and the gentle rustle of leaves make 'summer's anthem'.

My artmaking practice has been influenced by the study and interpretation of the following artists: Nicholas Harding, David McKay, Eva Nolan, Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, Tom Roberts, Eugene von Guérard, Ray Collins, Virginia Kamhi, Bozhena Fuchs, Maria Sibylla Merian, John Abbot, Mesa Schumacher.