This work was inspired by times during the pandemic when for both artistic inspiration and safety, Oliver and his facilitator started exploring the bushland around Hornsby. Catherine snapped this shot of Oli in the bush as he was holding up two sticks he had found on the walk. It had been such a peaceful day, having some freedom to engage with the world again in a safe way.

Oli then used the picture as a reference for this piece. It had been a little while since Oliver had completed an ink or watercolour work, but the results are just gorgeous.