BEAUTY ON THE BRINK
From behind a rare Vincentia Banksia plant, of which only six are known to exist in the wild, a threatened Carnaby’s Cockatoo peers towards its mates. Up above, Regent Honeyeaters and Gouldian Finches flitter while a Forest Red Tail Black Cockatoo eyes the viewer intently. Think you’re in paradise? Welcome to the ethereal, imaginary work of Sydney photographer and artist Pamela Pauline.
Today, it’s her highly composited work in two series, On the Brink, and Fragile Beauty, Rich and Rare, that are receiving plaudits around the world. In total, these two series of just 16 photographic artworks have taken nearly two years of full-time work involving research, travel, more than 25,000 photographs, and innumerable hours behind a computer to finally complete.
THE PHONE CALL
A professional photographer since a career change in 2003, Pamela’s project as you see it today began in 2019.
