
These drawings were made during a two-week residency at The Squatters – Artist in Residence program. During this time, Inga responded to the vast, atmospheric space of The Powerhouse - focusing on its history etched into the walls, its role in shaping both community and landscape.
These works draw on three key elements: the patina of the brick walls, the shifting lines and shapes of the tin roofs glimpsed on her daily walks to the Squat, and the nearby limestone quarry offering cool relief from the heat. Through collage, soft pastel, and locally sourced charcoal, Inga builds and erases layered surfaces that echo traces of both industry and landscape.
For Inga, drawing is a process of negotiation - where erasure holds as much significance as the mark itself. Each decision to keep or remove becomes a meditation on the intertwined histories of place, labour, and transformation.
The Engine Room (Portland Powerhouse), charcoal and soft pastel on Arches, 76 x 56cm
The Engine Room #2 (Portland Powerhouse), charcoal on Arches, 76 x 56cm
Powerhouse #1 Soft pastel, charcoal, chalk and collage on Fabriano, 120 x 150cm
Powerhouse #2 Soft pastel, charcoal and chalk on Fabriano, 120 x 150cm
Traces, charcoal, soft pastel and pencil on Fabriano, 150 x 98cm
The Wind Cried On The Way To The Quarry, mixed media and collage on Fabriano, 76 x 91cm