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The Forests Atlas is a field guide to the forests of southwest Australia.

It blends maps with artworks, photography and story in celebration of the life and colour of these forests. From the waterways, to the ancient Jarrah, the Numbats, to the black cockatoos and towering Karri, the Forests Atlas paints a shimmering picture of the interconnectedness of trees.

“With the trees, we find our ancestors. With the trees, we connect to the past, bring knowledge forward, and walk into the future”

– Noel Nannup

To order the Forests Atlas, visit WA Forest Alliance

Al contributed to the conception and production of a large series of paintings for the Forests Atlas publication. After the book was ready for publication, she worked with Daniel Jan Martin and the WA Forest Alliance to then launch the book through an exhibition at Moores Gallery in Walyalup.

Thank you to Daniel, Noel, Nansen, Clancy and Mariela, and And/And studio who collaborated on this project, and to the WA Forest Alliance for their support of West Australian creative practitioners.

In addition, thank you to Jess Beckerling, Jess Boyce, and the incredible team who helped run and facilitate the exhibition and book launch at the Moores Building in May 2023.

2023/04/09 Forests Atlas

CATALOGUE : Archived

LOCATION : Walyalup, Whadjuk Boodja, Western Australia

WITH : Edited by Daniel Jan Martin with Noel Nannup, Nansen Robb, Clancy Martin, Mariela Espino Zuppa, in collaboration with And/And and WA Forest Alliance.

BOOK LAUNCH AND EXHIBITION: Moores Building Walyalup

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