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Collection: Environmental Sustainability

Environmental sustainability means using natural resources in a way that they can be replenished and remain available for future generations. It's about balancing ecological, economic, and social needs to ensure the planet's health and resource availability for both present and future populations. 


My role as an artist is to promote the natural environment and what we can do to encourage sustainable use of our planet and its resources:
  • Protecting ecosystems: Conserving biodiversity and preserving natural habitats. 
  • Managing resources responsibly: This involves using natural resources efficiently and minimizing waste, pollution, and resource depletion. 
  • Addressing climate change: Reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources are essential for mitigating the impacts of climate change but with the caveat that renewable doesn't always mean better.
  • Building more sustainably: Better building practices will make much more sustainable cities. 
Environmental sustainability is a broader concept than just environmental protection; it encompasses the interconnectedness of ecological, social, and economic systems. By embracing sustainable practices, we can create a future where the environment and human well-being thrive together. 
Autumn colour by Susan Penfold
  • Autumn colour
Pastel on paper
46 x 32 cm
(18.11 x 12.6 in)
AU$1,475
Cuttlefish Tango by Susan Penfold
  • Cuttlefish Tango
Pastel on paper.
50 x 46 x 3 cm
(19.69 x 18.11 x 1.18 in)
Cuttlefish glow by Susan Penfold
  • Cuttlefish glow
Pastel on paper.
Wet season lethargy by Susan Penfold
  • Wet season lethargy
Pastel
AU$580
Roots and ripples (Baby Mangroves) by Susan Penfold
  • Roots and ripples (Baby Mangroves)
Pastel on paper.
24 x 18 cm
(9.45 x 7.09 in)
AU$690
Red cliffs, Blue sea (Nightcliff foreshore) by Susan Penfold
  • Red cliffs, Blue sea (Nightcliff foreshore)
Pastel on paper.
AU$580
Long grass Dick Ward Drive by Susan Penfold
  • Long grass Dick Ward Drive
Pastel on paper.
22 x 22 cm
(8.66 x 8.66 in)
AU$580
Dry season colours in the long grass by Susan Penfold
  • Dry season colours in the long grass
Pastel on paper.
AU$690
Territory colours by Susan Penfold
  • Territory colours
Pastel on paper.
Seagull by Susan Penfold
  • Seagull
AU$150
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