‘Sanctuary’ provides the over-arching concept for a new long-term project. It refers to both the idea of a sanctuary as a space for us to dwell in, as well the spaces people create to provide safety and protection for plants. I am interested in the role the relationship between art and science plays in this symbiotic relationship. These floral panels are the first works to emerge from this project and my ongoing residency with Melbourne florist Flowers Vasette. This project also involved researching and exploring the lives of key women botanical artists, including Ellis Rowan, Marianne North and Louisa Anne Meredith, who made significant contributions to our understanding of bio-diversity. 200 x 89 cm and 120 x 54 cm