Quietude

“Quietude” is an exploration of contrasts. Firstly, the strong monochromatic colour is at odds with what is expected of a figurative study, in which strong geometric lines are softened by curves of the female form. The muse appears at rest in child’s pose but tension remains visible in face and neck.
This artwork is professionally framed in a pale timber frame.
"Quietude" was a finalist in the 2021 Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award and received a Highly Commended Prize

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Peta Harvey is a Brisbane-based scientist with a not-so-secret life as an artist. After studying Ceramics at the Australian National University’s School of Art, her creative energy is now focused on developing drawing skills and exploring the freshness and spontaneity of ink and watercolour painting, often in combination with pen or pencil.

Peta exhibits frequently in group shows and has been selected for a variety of curated exhibitions. Most notably, she has been a finalist with her portraits and figurative works in the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize 2022, Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award (2020-2023, 2026) with a Highly Commended award in 2021, Bluethumb Art Prize 2022, and Revival Art & Design Emerging Artist Prize 2023-2024.