Botanica Obscura by Charlotte Rose

Botanica Obscura explores the intricate relationship between humanity and the botanical world through a collection of mixed media works, gouache paintings and digital illustrations. The exhibition examines the profound influence that plants and humans have had on each other through selective breeding to create new flowers, fruits and plants to symbiotic relationships and symbolism to their quiet presence in our everyday lives. At the same time, the works reflect upon the lasting imprint florals has left upon the human world. Through layered compositions and contrasting textures, Botanica Obscura considers themes of growth, consumption, resilience, and transformation, inviting viewers to contemplate the delicate balance between people and the ecosystems that sustain them. Moving between the organic and the constructed, the exhibition reveals both the beauty and fragility of this relationship. Each piece serves as a meditation on the unseen connections that bind human experience to the botanical realm, encouraging reflection on our responsibility toward the living landscapes that surround us.

Charlotte Rose is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and educator whose practice spans painting, sewing, digital illustration, and mixed media. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, regional landscapes, and the connections between people and place, her work explores themes of identity, memory, and the relationship between humanity and their environment. Based in Remote Queensland, but Ipswich Born and Bred Charlotte combines traditional and contemporary techniques to create immersive visual experiences. Alongside her artistic practice, she has achieved not only her bachelor of Design (honours) but most recently her Masters in Teaching where she currently works as a visual arts and Media Arts educator, fostering creativity and encouraging emerging artists to develop their own artistic voices.