Here at Benah, we hold books as of utmost
importance. They are vehicles for imagination, creativity, and most importantly
knowledge and expanding our sense of self. Also with a soft spot for the visual
arts, it is a true joy when these two mediums join forces to create something
truly wonderful. Enter, Here Art Grows On
Trees, the beautifully rendered monograph of artist Simryn Gill.
Sydney-based film and design collective, Collider, was commissioned to create
the identity and supporting materials for Australia’s representation at the 55th International Art
Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia just last year, and the team spent six
months working with Gill to better understand her practice. Following this, the
dream-team of creative individuals commissioned curator Catherine de Zegher to punctuate and edit the 300-page catalogue
and monograph, which was published by Belgian publishing house MER that same year.
A beautifully rendered book, Here Art Grows On Trees boasts a hard cover and stunning colour
images, all paying tribute to the delicately sensitive art of Simryn Gill.
