Artist statement

‘Inspired by the huge range of botanical specimens at the Herbarium, I started painting watercolours of a variety of the plants as well as others found around the botanic gardens site. True to my love of Australian flora I focused on native plants with a few Australian birds and butterflies added to the mix.’

About the artist

Caitlin Klooger is one half of Melbourne textile studio Ink & Spindle.

Inspired by the Australian landscape, Ink & Spindle are passionate about creating textiles that have minimal impact on the earth.