Birgit Moffatt - Safe Space

'Safe Space' brings the ngahere/forest into the gallery, creating an installation of papers dyed with natural materials from the forest.

Moffatt uses predominantly native leaves that she gathers on her walks, drawing out their pigments by simmering bundles of papers and leaves for several hours. Sometimes she uses ripped bark, crushed seeds or other crushed or shredded natural materials for her paper bundles.

Her work always starts with a walk into the bush, whether it is gathering art supplies, exploring new territory or clearing her head; being in the forest is always inspirational and the starting point for new ideas.

The exhibition invites the viewer to pause and to instil a sense of calmness and peace in themselves.