David Whitworth
David Whitworth is a landscape architect and painter. The twin vocations compete like siblings over his favourite subject – the relationship between people and place. His writing has appeared in Wonderground and Landscape Australia. His recent solo show, Falling Awake, was held at Saint Cloche Gallery, Sydney. VISIT DAVID’S WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / TUMBLR
Keeping Track
Culture, EssaysDavid Whitworth explores new and old ways of seeing nature.
Plants x Science: Christine Allen, Botanical Warrior
PeopleAn interview with plant scientist Christine Allen, whose passion is protecting Western Australia's endangered flora.
Komorebi: Dripping Sunlight
Culture, GardensThe word komorebi translates as 'dripping sunlight' in Japanese. An essay on this very romantic word by David Whitworth.
Koji Makino: Ficus
Art & DesignPhotographer Koji Makino gets up close and passionate with fig trees.
Plant File: Turmeric
BotanicaA short guide to growing turmeric in your garden.
Mondrian: Funded by Flowers
Art & Design, CultureIts funny to think of being ashamed of making money from flowers, but apparently Mondrian was. I…
The Temple of Flora
Art & DesignStories of unappreciated artistic genius always strike a chord, and The Temple of Flora – the unpublished…
Orchidelirium: The Sexual Prowess of Orchids
Botanica, Culture‘Orchid Sexual Deceit Provokes Ejaculation’, reads one headline as I dive headlong into the surprisingly well documented sex…