Reflections of the Granite Belt II

Reflections of the Granite Belt II

By artist: Kelly Southee

Soft pastel. 45 x 54 x 2 cm

Here, light is built from colour. The shadows of the bush are layered violets, indigos and deep greens, a dark that still breathes, while the trunks catch slivers of lilac, pink and chalky white. On the bank, hot oranges and ochres push forward against the cool shade and water. Below, acid yellows and mossy greens drag downward into reflection, where shade turns to shimmer. The raw, direct touch of pastels allows the eye to feel the flicker of light rather than a fixed moment.

About the artist.

Kelly Southee is a New Zealand–born, Australia-based artist exploring the emotional resonance of place. Her connection to two homelands shapes her fascination with how landscape holds memory, identity, and feeling. Her work draws on lived experience, absorbing inspiration from both countries.

Collection or delivery.

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.