{"product_id":"bioluminescent-fungi","title":"Bioluminescent Fungi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBioluminescent Fungi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy artist: Ingrid Bartkowiak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatercolour on paper. 31 x 31 x 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioluminescence is a natural phenomenon observed at night where certain types of mushrooms, such as the Ghost Mushroom (Omphalotus nidiformis), glow in the dark. They exude a pale green hue that comes up especially well when photographed over a long exposure. The exact function of this glow is still somewhat of a mystery. I’ve personally seen this phenomena at Bellthorpe National Park, and a family member once spotted glowing fungi on Mt Coot-tha!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIngrid is an artist and illustrator who works primarily in watercolour. Her hand painted work features flora, fauna and fungi. Ingrid has a fascination with all things small and intricate, from tufts of moss on a footpath to the fungi sprouting from a wombat dropping. Her work encompasses commercial licensing projects, personal commissions, and mindfully made giftware. Her practice has a focus on environmental education combined with whimsy, to create works that spark joy and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection or delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingrid Bartkowiak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67671627497663,"sku":"PEGAE26-03","price":580.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/6197\/5094\/files\/10.-Ghost_Fungi.jpg?v=1792304108","url":"https:\/\/plantempire.com.au\/products\/bioluminescent-fungi","provider":"Plant Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}