Belco Arts

Histories & Habitats

Fenja T. Ringl presents hand-printed works on paper and ceramics that explore the intricate forms of Australia’s flora and fauna, the landscapes they inhabit, and their environmental ‘archives’.

Exhibitions

Event Details

Category

Exhibitions

Event Starts

Oct 16, 2026 18:00

Event Ends

Nov 29, 2026

Venue

Belconnen Arts Centre

Location

118 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT, Australia

Histories & Habitats presents hand-printed works on paper and ceramics that explore the intricate forms of Australia’s flora and fauna, the landscapes they inhabit, and the environmental ‘archives’ — layers of memory and material — that shape our understanding of past and present.

The exhibition marks the culmination of five years of experimental printmaking following a scientific career in archaeology and palaeo-ecology. Through an artistic lens, Fenja revisits her earlier environmental research and draws upon new encounters with nature’s beauty and the fragility of ecosystems, particularly focused on the mountain landscapes of our local region.
Explored through detailed subject studies, a ‘deep time’ lens, and through creative interpretation, the exhibition’s central themes are distilled in its title: habitat speaks to the complexity and interconnectedness of ecosystems and landscapes, while histories refers to the transience and inevitable reshaping of those environments.

About the Artist

Dr Fenja T. Ringl is a printmaker whose practice explores nature’s intricate patterns, textures, and layered histories. She works across a range of printmaking techniques, often integrating traditionally paper-based methods with pottery processes to produce distinctive ceramic artworks. Drawing on years of travel and professional experience as an archaeologist, Fenja transitioned from hobbyist to full-time printmaker in 2020. Her scientific background and fascination with the deep-time narratives of landscapes frequently inform the motifs and thematic undercurrents of her work.

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