What We Carry

This is the second painting in my Indian Women series, What We Carry was inspired by my travels in Jodhpur, India's captivating Blue City.
Bathed in the luminous blues of Jodhpur, the subject carries water in the traditional earthen pot balanced on her head, and another brass pot in hand, while her richly coloured sari flows in shades of magenta and gold. The title, What We Carry, is a reflection on the unseen burdens, traditions, responsibilities and strength that people carry every day.
I wanted to capture not just a moment in time, but a sense of endurance, beauty and humanity that stayed with me long after my journey ended. It celebrates the colour, culture and spirit of India while inviting the viewer to reflect on the stories we all carry with us. Framed in Tasmanian Oak, this will be available to post after 6 August (varnish still drying)

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A Kurrajong-based painter, Fiona works across oils, acrylics and occasional watercolour, exploring how different media capture light and form. Mostly self-taught, she's been studying at Sydney Art School and a short course at the National Art School, developing her technical skills whilst allowing her artistic voice to emerge naturally.
Her work focuses on the interplay of light and shadow and those quiet moments where illumination reveals texture and depth. Currently, she's drawn to miniature bird studies, finding satisfaction in the intimacy that small-scale work demands. She also enjoys still life painting and occasional landscapes, each offering different ways to explore composition and atmosphere.
Each painting is an opportunity to learn something new about colour, composition, and the particular challenges of her chosen subject. She's less concerned with defining a signature style than with honest observation and the simple pleasure of putting paint to canvas.
Her studio practice is one of exploration and trying techniques, occasionally getting it wrong, and gradually building understanding.
For now, she's content to follow her interests wherever they lead.
Instagram: @feeoncanvas