Karla Dickens Killer cattle

How many kangaroos can you count in this artwork?

Karla Dickens creates art that tells stories and makes us think about important issues. This painting highlights the devastating impact of cattle and other introduced animals on Australian native species. Look at the different layers of the land. Karla has used materials such as paper, hessian and wallpaper to emphasise how farming has affected the land.

Find the book cover stuck to the artwork. What type of book is it from? Why do you think Karla has attached it to the work?