Issue Details: First known date: 2015... 2015 Airborn Weaponised Drones and the Tree-of-Life
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'In my painting, The Tree-of-Life Sends Its Energy Underground, the tree, representing all life, is vulnerable to attack. It stands alone in a tumultuous landscape. Weaponised remotely piloted Reaper drones circle above it. Are these drones readying for attack? Their Hellfire and guided missiles certainly seem aimed and ready. Or are the drones loitering so their sophisticated surveillance systems can gather more information – before attacking? The turbulent sky is swept up in the intrigue, yet light on the horizon signals hope, the dawning of a new day.' (Introduction)

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    y separately published work icon Australian Women’s Book Review vol. 27 no. 1 / 2 2015-2016 11304227 2015 periodical issue

    This issue of AWBR, contains nine long-form reviews of recent books by Australian women writers. The focus of Carole Ferrier's editorial essay is on the potential destructive effects of new technologies - such as drones - on animals and the environment. The cover image for this issue - The Tree-of-Life Sends its Energy Underground - is an evocative painting by visual artist Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox. She provides a detailed explanation of her inspiration of this piece from her 'Dronescapes' series.

    2015-2016
    pg. 59-64
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