‘These artworks originate from recent observations of natural areas of bushland and coastlines in New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. Travelling by boat, exploring small inlets and islands in Tasmania and Port Phillip Bay, walking through bushland and taking time to absorb the qualities of each environment.
In the resulting artworks, shells, flowers, trees and birds burst from their surrounds of land forms, skies, and seas as they have over time. Nature is all encompassing, humans and their necessities are diminished, scaled down, or completely erased. When immersed in these areas you can feel the resonance with the indigenous owners, their belonging and knowing of the land. This awareness combines with concern that these beautiful and astonishing pockets of wilderness are also vulnerable to destructive intrusions from the modern world.
Being amongst the ecosystems of oceans and forests, feeling its dynamic energy, seeing it continuing on, is a great privilege, gives joy and a sense of hope for the future.
The whole expanse of the landscape and intricate details are captured in these paintings expressing natures distinct character, its enchantment and wonder. Through the language of painting, we are reminded of the endless mystery and extreme preciousness of our environments and landscapes.’ – Sue Anderson, 2024
Image above: Christine Wrest-Smith Jars of glass 2023 oil on linen 76.5 x 76.5 cm Congratulations to Sue Anderson, Dale …
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Image above: Ayako Saito Artemis Bow 2021 steel, painted 29 x 51 x 37 cm Congratulations to Sue Anderson, Ron …
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Image above: Dianne Fogwell Prescience 2023 linocut and woodcut 4,500 x 145 cm – installation at Geelong Gallery Congratulations to …
Image above: Raymond Arnold Congratulations to Raymond Arnold, who has been Highly Commended in the 2024 Glover Prize, and to …
Image above: Greg Johns The Kiss (Buried Alive) 2022-23 Corten steel 140 x 486 x 18cm “Congratulations to Greg Johns …
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Image above: Marina Strocchi Dusk in the Hills 2023 acrylic on linen 60 x 93 cm Marina Strocchi’s insightful writing …
Image above: Greg Johns Sit Down Fella (Contemplative) 2023 Corten steel and bronze 260 cm high To view a selection …
Image above: Barbie Kjar and her winning work No Expectations 2024 Photograph by Louisa Chircop Congratulations to Barbie Kjar, Winner …
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Image above: Simon Normand Map – Australia 2023 acrylic on canvas and mixed media 145 x 170 cm Simon Normand’s …