Footpath Fortunes / watercolour and ink

Award: Second place in University of Melbourne GSA Art Prize 2021

Theme: Sustainability

To me, sustainable community actions are components of achieving social sustainability, especially when neighbours put their homegrown fruit and veg, books, and household items out onto the footpath for passersby to use or rehome. Although this has always been a neighbourly concept, I felt it was more prominent over the past two years. Not only does it encourage sustainable living, but it also develops a strong sense of community – which has been a blessing during lockdown. Even though these are only little acts, this expression of social sustainability significantly lifted my spirits and positively impacted my mental health and wellbeing. The landscape is inspired by my time spent at placement in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), which was an incredible experience.

Zoe Scotland © 2021