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Leila Jeffreys

Boobook, Petrified wood, 2024

pigment print on cotton rag
37 x 30 cm, 41 x 32 cm (framed)
1/1 plus 1 AP

Courtesy of Olsen Gallery

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A Southern Boobook Owl perches atop petrified wood found in Queensland, reflecting the enduring presence of Australia's ancient landscapes and animal life. Petrified wood, formed over millions of years, stands...

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A Southern Boobook Owl perches atop petrified wood found in Queensland, reflecting the enduring presence of Australia's ancient landscapes and animal life. Petrified wood, formed over millions of years, stands as a testament to nature's extraordinary timescales. With the boobook’s ancestors having lived in Australia for 60 million years. This piece highlights the reciprocal relationship between the owl and the tree, each offering a familiar refuge to the other—a tangible reminder of their shared history and home and the continuity of life across millennia.

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