COME IN DEER

In this series for BEAUTY + THE BUSH I have chosen to playfully depict some of our introduced species into soft pastel hued, nonrepresentational landscapes, exploring the fragile side to the contrary rugged continent of regional Australia. Are you aware that there are no cloven or hoofed footed animal indigenous to Australia? Beginning with a red, dry canvas I finally draw into the completed wet painting revealing red line symbolizing caution, energy and primal forces; perhaps a warning of upset to the fragility of our ecosystem. My love of surrealism, in particular the works of Rene Magritte has influenced this body of work.

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I live in rural NSW, on a farm just outside Dubbo on the Macquarie River. My Studio is a spacious, glorious old refurbished concrete shed. I studied art at Dubbo TAFE as a mature student completing my time with an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts - Distinction 2016 and stayed on for a further 2 years as artist in residence.
I have exhibited as a solo artist and with groups in the local and neighbouring rural towns, I have exhibited at ARO Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney and Bowral Pop-Up space at The Milk Factory, Bowral - then Covid hit. My work has included 3 local murals, (one15 metres wide) depicting local threatened species commissioned by the Department of Primary Industries, illustration, pet commissions, surreal landscapes and environmentally aware paintings and drawings.
I care about the environment and ecosystems; my current works are expressionist abstract landscapes, depicting the importance of trees which are the heroes in my work, painted in glorious colour to demand attention. Alive or dead trees all have a purpose, either giving out pure oxygen or/ and homes to many, often unseen critters.