Flaming Trolley

“Most days spent working on our Beebo property south-west of Brisbane conclude with a fire in our ready-made brazier. With the idiosyncrasy of our pastime flickering formally in my plein air brushwork, this painting presents the bush as a backdrop for contemporary family life.”

The subtle colours of the landscape depicted are reinforced by a bespoke native hardwood artist's frame made from re-claimed tree stakes.

See the framing process in this blog post:
https://themodcon.wordpress.com/2020/12/17/a-literal-conceptual-framework-bespoke-tree-stake-frames/

Artwork provenance:
Exhibited as part of Beebo Blues at the Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre Art Space and the Caboolture Regional Gallery Hub in 2021

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Julie Purcell combines graphic design training with fine art skills.

As a child of the 80's, late twentieth century video games inform Purcell's distinctive rendering style. In some ways, this early home entertainment influence shapes not only her artistic process but also her understanding of human nature and the world around her.

After starting out in corporate design, Purcell earned a BFA (Hons) from Queensland College of Art in 2017. Since then she has exhibited in group and solo shows; judged art competitions and has herself been the recipient of multiple art prizes.