I am an Armidale artist and eco-printer who has a great love of the New England landscape.
I am currently exploring abstract landscapes and eco-printing through which I aim to bring the beauty of the native bushlands and gardens into people’s homes and into wearable art.
To me an art work is a very personal response to the chosen subject. It is ‘a poem without words’ (Horace), as much a journey in the landscape of the mind as an outward journey.
In my multi-media works, I may begin with ‘real world’ images, but soon find myself seeking the abstract elements that allow me to emphasise my thoughts and feelings about the subject.
As I stylise lines and forms, I try to imbue my works with messages that are important to me, such as the need to cherish the beauty of nature in a fragile world.
Many of my abstract landscapes incorporate collage elements, using hand-painted and printed papers, as I enjoy the layers, textures and patterns that are made possible with this technique.”
In my eco-printing I use leaves from different plants, particularly eucalyptus trees. I create designs of leaves, gumnuts and flowers on papers and fabrics such as silk and wool, then boil or steam packages of the materials in a process resulting in a permanent setting of the natural dyes.
Fabrics purchases may be washed using a gentle soap.
Check out our Online Gallery for more of our members’ art works.
All works are for sale, contact us for more information.
All works are for sale, contact us for more information.