‘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 …
Sue Anderson Long Distance Parrot 2022 oil on linen 60 x 70 cm. Sue Anderson is taking part in …
Image above: Ayako Saito Artemis Bow 2021 steel, painted 29 x 51 x 37 cm Congratulations to Sue Anderson, Ron …
Image above: Deborah Williams The air smells different 2023 aquatint intalgio 53×39.5cm Congratulations to Deborah Williams, Martin King and Phillip …
Image above: Salvatore Zofrea Catching fire-flies in summer from the series Appassionata: one hundred woodcuts no.15. 1994–1999 Jelutong woodblock 40 …
Image above: Collection in focus exhibition image from Golburn Regional Gallery Collection in focus: Golburn Regional Gallery 5 July — …
Above image details: Jenny Rodgerson Mum’s orange cardigan 2024 oil on linen 60 x 40 cm Congratulations to Jenny Rodgerson and …
Image above: Sarah Tomasetti From Balpatta X 2024 145 x 150 cm pigment oil and marble dust on fresco Congratulations to Holly …
Image above (left to right): Graeme Drendel Portrait of Rick 2024 oil on canvas 41 x 31 cm | Michelle Hiscock …
Image above: Janet Luxton Giant Australian Cuttlefish 2021 oil on canvas 120x160cm Congratulations to Janet Luxton who has had two …
Above image: Wayne Eager, Allegory I 2023 oil on linen 95 x 133 cm Wayne Eager was interviewed by Janet …
Image above: Marina Strocchi The vineyards of Madden’s Lane 2023 acrylic on linen 122 x 152 cm Congratulations to Kate …
Congratulations to Jennifer Keeler – Milne for being selected as a finalist in the Ravenswood Art Prize 2024 for her …