2025




01.    Saving Lee Point, Heidi with finches.

Heidi is an inspiring activist, prop maker, and passionate bird lover. I’ve known her for several years, and we share a deep commitment to protecting Australia’s critical native forest habitats and advocating for climate action. Through her work with the Bob Brown Foundation, I’ve witnessed Heidi’s remarkable growth over the past year as she has taken on leadership roles, inspiring others to engage in sustained activism.

Although she’s not one to seek the spotlight, Heidi has stepped out of her comfort zone with a good-natured yet steely determination. In this portrait, she is pictured in her aviary, surrounded by her flock of endangered Gouldian finches. Footage of Heidi in her aviary was originally featured as part of the ‘Save Lee Point’ campaign.

Acrylic and Oil on Canvas

Canvas Size

120 cm x 150 cm





©Vanessa Wright 2025