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The Efalon at “Bookish” exhibition, Print Council of Australia

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I’m extremely happy to report that The Efalon book has been accepted for the “Bookish” exhibition organised by Print Council of Australia.

What is an Efalon? Where does it live? And most importantly, does it have any friends? I’m glad you asked. Canberra-based composer Harvey Ellis Welsh has all the answers in his Efalon song, which you can buy here: https://elliswelsh.bandcamp.com/track/the-effalon

This unique accordion book can be yours – only one copy is available at the moment on Print Council of Australia’s website: https://www.printcouncil.org.au/product/akka-ballenger-the-efalon/

If it sells out, feel free to contact me to organise another copy.

The Lost Ark

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“The Lost Ark” is an opportunity of learning together. This series of drawings, linocuts and etchings brings back the focus on the aftermath of the 2019-2020 bush fires and their impact on our unique Australian fauna.

An interim report, “Australia’s 2019-2020 Bushfires: The Wildlife Toll” commissioned by WWF Australia concluded that more than three billion animals were killed or displaced: 143 million mammals, 2.46 billion reptiles, 180 million birds and 51 million frogs.

I am an art educator, working with young children. Often, I find myself embracing their spontaneity in my own artistic practice and for this body of works I chose the same informal approach, where feeling and playfulness prevail, taking over realistic/ natural illustration detail.

Through these images, I hope to bring to limelight some of our unique species and I would like to encourage the public not only to learn more about our wildlife, but also to donate their time and to support financially the Wildlife rescue program.

The Lost Ark – Hiraeth

The Lost Ark: Echoes

The Lost Ark – Hajime

* 10% of the works on sale will go to two local charities, ACT Wildlife and Wild Talk.

Please consider donating to these two charities. Thank you

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