ART INSIGHTS Creating Wealth as a Successful Artist - John Dahlsen

of driftwood. Boat trips, four-wheel-drivetours and scaling 40 meter-high cliffs wereall part of the process for this driftwoodexhibition, and Dahlsen admits at timesthere were death-defying momentsgrabbing the perfect piece of wood.This all sounds exciting and possibly a bitunbelievable, however it is quite true thatI would often find myself in dangeroussituations. Exploring remote parts ofAustralia is often a treacherous endeavour,especially if you are climbing up and downcliff faces carrying heavy pieces of wood.I loved every second of this experience. Ilove the adventure and spending time withmy loved ones, family and friends, trekkingto far-flung locations to source thesematerials. I also love the tactile experienceof working with wood. I celebrate the effectnature has had on these individual piecesby bashing them against rocks, fadingthem in the sun.32