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No. 56Finalist · Noosa Art Prize 2026

Nat on a swing

Tania Strachan

Gympie, QLD

Acrylic on stretched canvas103 × 78 cm$1,268

Artist statement

My friend Nat stealing a quiet moment away from the chaos of Bangkok. Her and her husband spent months over there sharing in a missionary work. They found the experience extremely rewarding but emotionally, mentally and physically exhausting. The little moments they stole away to refresh themselves were precious and invigorated them to be able to continue giving of themselves in their assignment. I can identify with the need for solitude and reflection away from the exhausting nature of modern of life. Where better than by the ocean?