My Updated Artist Statement for the Daylesford Art Show Entry.... Detail pictured above.
Like many Daylesford artists, I originated from Melbourne. I love living in Daylesford, the visual aesthetics and geography of the area appeal to my artistic senses. The community overall, has an environmental consciousness, this was part of my initial attraction when I chose to live here and raise my child, 8 years ago.
In my past bohemian, St. Kilda experience, the professional skills that I gained in various commercial art industries, have now, more recently been coupled with a fine arts degree, meaning that I submit a style evolved from both. Instead of selling a product, I am selling a concept of understanding and healing as it represents the subtle ‘undertones’ of our existence. The maintaining of sincerity in one’s work has always been paramount for me.
My intrigue with people, first began when I was very young, along with the study of human form, to where I am now, investigating interactions between people, the intimate aspects of relationships and representing them symbolically. My recent works are titled ‘EROS and ROSE’ and explore the feminine and masculine aspects relative to our patterns of attraction. I have formulated a core belief. Opposites seek balance through dynamic interplay, which is a measure of life and that the truth is always consistent.
The qualifying factor of being an artist, I believe, is beyond the ability to draw, paint and sculpt. Art helps people to see things differently or even confront their demons. This is a proven healing tactic, when we are moved out of our thinking rut, ‘the magic’ can begin.
