I recently read an article about sound recordings that NASA have made from the surface of Mars. The article described how scientists have been able to record a medley of sounds on Mars using an extraordinarily sensitive detector attached to the Mars lander. This made me think about how it is in the quietest of moments that we truly hear the splendour of life. Like the joy in the solitude found at home or in the backyard; in the confines of these four walls or fences there’s an escape from the mundane parts of reality. In the speed of this modern world, these quiet spaces are a blessing. In the isolation of these ephemeral moments the majestic symphony of life can be heard.

‘A Symphony on Mars’ a solo exhibition of recently completed works will be on display at Traffic Jam Galleries in Neutral Bay, Sydney 15 November to 6 December.