Costa

Costa

By artist: Vanessa Fitzgerald Scott

Recycled paper, glue, acrylic paint, ink and botanicals. 100 x 47 x 12 cm

My goal was to incorporate a paper pulp (paper-mâché) sculpture with dried botanicals, and I was especially excited to create a portrait of Costa, because he emulates many of my core values: building community through connection with people and country, as well as walking in respect for all beings/organisms that share this planet. I believe everything is made from shadow and light, sculpted together in equal and opposite quantities, forming its own unique combination.

About the artist.

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live, create and show my art. I pay my respects to First Nations Elders, past, present and emerging; and extend that respect to all Mob alive today. I am a proud Bundjalung woman who enjoys creating art, connecting with community and living life on Meanjin country. A few of my favourite things include: all things paper related, especially playing with recycled and botanical paper pulp; nature-driven printing and mark making; and all organisms that fall into the insect and arachnid families. I would consider myself an established artist, with around 30 years of design experience covering digital and print formats.

Collection or delivery.

--Due to plant materials being used in this artwork, this item is only suitable for collection or delivery by courier within QLD, NSW, SA or VIC (not NT, TAS or WA). Due to its size, this item is only suitable for collection or delivery by courier - please contact us to arrange a quote for courier delivery outside of Brisbane.--

This item is part of the Plant Empire Garden Art Exhibition, on display at Plant Empire from 17 October - 22 November 2026. Exhibition items are available for sale in person or online. In the unlikely event that a customer purchases the item in-store at the same time as it is sold online, we will refund the online purchase - thank you in advance for your understanding if this situation does occur. Exhibition pieces will be available for collection in-store or delivered from 23 November: to collect your item in person, please select the 'in-store pickup' option at checkout; or to have it delivered, please select either the Australia Post or courier option (Brisbane only) at checkout and your delivery fee will be calculated automatically.