The process of creating a painting is an exciting and challenging problem-solving exercise in colour, composition, tone, and texture. I am particularly fascinated by the ways in which texture can be used to create depth and dimensionality in my work.
I work intuitively, letting the narrative unfold over time as I build up layers of complexity.
I live and paint in Armidale, NSW. In a previous life, I was a statistician and academic. This unexpected artistic change of direction came as a delightful surprise, but I still get to apply my mathematical training and problem-solving skills as they underpin my creativity and have played an important role in my evolution as an artist.
I aim to produce compelling compositions by using a variety of textures and marks and bold colour harmony. I am captivated by the geometrical beauty and the shock of abrupt hard-edged transitions and investigate their visual impact through changes in texture and colour, and through the contrast with the softer, organic elements in my work.
I hope to stimulate the viewer’s curiosity and imagination and provide a sense of mystery that draws you in and entices you to inspect each work more closely.
You can see more of Jackie’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiereidart/
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Art Education:
2023: – Acrylic Painting in the Impressionist Style with David Hinchliffe, Toowoomba, Qld
2023: – Expressive and life drawing workshops with Leah Bullen, Armidale, NSW.2021 Find Your Joy. Online course with Louise Fletcher, UK abstract artist
2021: – Find Your Voice. Online course with Louise Fletcher, UK abstract artist
Awards
2023: – Gold Award. NEAS Summer Show, Acrylic on paper
Exhibitions:
2024: – The Art of Collaboration. Joint exhibition with two other artists: Armidale Art Gallery
2023: – Travels with Gulliver. Group exhibition: Armidale Art Gallery
Current: – 2022 Regular exhibitor: Armidale Art Gallery