Set In Stone
Canvas Prints
From $195.00 AUD
Set against the rugged backdrop of the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur is one of Australia’s most hauntingly beautiful historic sites. My painting captures the infamous convict jail—its weathered stone walls once echoing with the voices of those who suffered within. Established in the 1830s, Port Arthur began as a timber-getting camp, where convicts were forced to exploit the region’s abundant natural resources. Over time, it became one of Britain’s most notorious penal settlements, designed for the Empire’s “secondary offenders” and hardened criminals. A place of inescapable punishment, it was defined by brutal labour, strict discipline, and relentless hardship. In my painting, the deep red stain bleeding into the water is a deliberate symbol—a tribute to all those who have suffered on this ground. It represents not only the convicts who lived and died here but also the tragic events of the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, where 35 lives were lost in an act of unimaginable violence. Port Arthur is a place where history and grief are forever set in stone. Through this work, I have sought to capture its dual nature—a landscape of striking beauty, yet burdened by its past. It is a reminder of resilience, loss, and the weight of memory.
‘'Set In Stone' canvas print’ The canvas is gallery-wrapped around a wooden frame and comes with string attached ready to hang.
True-to-original colours with Epson SureColor printing. Water, UV, and dust-resistant. Custom-sized, hand-cut, and stretched on a durable timber frame
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