SPIKE

Ross | Midlands | Tasmania | Australia

Wild Light: Spike | Scott Bennett| 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | 101.6 cm x 101.6 cm | PLACE A BID

Artist statement

Tasmanian short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus), a subspecies known for being larger and having thicker fur than its mainland counterparts to cope with colder temperatures.