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Landforms in the landscape have fascinated artists for centuries, and contemporary artists are no exception. LANDFORMS IN CONTEMPORARY ART introduces the works of five Australasian exciting, contemporary artists to students. Australian Mandy Martin expresses the fragility of the land in her signature painting style. Using staining and impasto techniques she works 'in situ' to create heavy surfaces made up with natural earth pigments. Well known New Zealander Len Castle's clay forms are directly related to their original source. Inspired by the scientific study of rock formations his ceramic shapes, surface patterns and glazes reflect the plasticity of the earth and the effects of tectonic forces and heat on landscape. New Zealander Andrea du Chatenier delights us with her witty and vibrant soft sculptures. Her fantasy island rugs and their comfortable volcano bean bags, remind us that art can be fun as well as thought provoking. Justin Summerton has captured New Zealand's unique landforms through his accurate depiction of the intense colour and light the country is known for. His surreal adaptations add his own story to the scenes. G.W. Bot has created her own visual language using signs and symbols derived from the Australian bush and landscape. Her poetic artworks describe aspects of life with an emphasis on space and inner reflection.