MARIA LLOYD, THE LIVING PULSE (LANDSCAPE & ENVIRONMENT 2026)

A captivating study of the smouldering aftermath of a controlled hazard reduction burn in Central Queensland. Deep within a hollowed-out fallen trunk on our land, a hidden ember continues to burn with a fierce, radiant heat. This inner glow represents the living pulse of the ecosystem. A dangerous yet vital cycle of renewal filtering through the charred timber.

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