Koala

This artwork features a frightened koala clutching a lit match, a satirical nod to the devastating 2019-2020 Australian bushfires. The match represents the tragic role of pyromaniacs—those often responsible for starting the fires—adding a layer of dark irony as the koala, symbolizing innocent wildlife, seems to unwittingly hold the very source of its destruction. The simplified scene captures both chaos and helplessness, serving as a stark reminder of the human impact on nature and the urgent need to protect vulnerable lives from preventable harm.