In "Thinking of a Place," the central motif of the yellow pincushion protea emerges boldly against a backdrop of a dreamlike, smoky landscape. This oil painting transcends the traditional portrayal of landscape and flora, inviting viewers into a liminal space that is at once nowhere and everywhere. The choice of the protea, a flower native to the southern hemisphere and revered for its unique beauty and resilience, symbolizes nature's enduring strength and adaptability.

Set against the ethereal and loosely defined Australian wilderness, the painting evokes a sense of timelessness and belonging. The proteas are not just present; they thrive, embodying a spirit of beauty that persists amidst the wild and untamed. This piece is an homage to the natural world’s quiet yet profound assertion that it is exactly where it needs to be, creating beauty effortlessly and relentlessly.