Inspired by the landscape of Point Addis in Victoria, Angela Brennan designed Point Addis as a private commission in 2013.

Point Addis is situated between Torquay and Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road. The tapestry features a range of native Australian flora and fauna; including the Rufous Bristlebird, a bird who nests in the coastline cliffs of the Great Ocean Road, as well as various native eucalyptus and banksia varieties.

Brennan drew inspiration from the dramatic line where the land meets the sea and sky, and the big boulders and soft foliage of the area. Brennan sought to suggest a kind of all-encompassing view, vaguely influenced by Italian Renaissance artist Gozzolli (1421-1497) where the picture plane is pushed forward to create flatness, but also to impart a sense of distance and space.

Brennan’s work is housed in numerous public and private collections both in Australia and overseas. She is represented by Niagara Gallery.