Genius Loci refers to a place's atmosphere or "spirit of place." This work is a response to Toorak, Melbourne — exploring the associations and atmosphere of a contemporary suburban locale seen through the eyes of an outsider.

Manicured gardens, hedges, high walls and topiary inspire a reflection on class, colonialism, and 17th century European garden design and its values of control over nature. This work playfully appropriates that landscape in a quasi-mystical simulacra.

The spirit of place is personified and sits on a plinth. Some materials were sourced from hard rubbish, and the plastic topiary balls are available at Bunnings.