COSSACK ART PRIZE

It is with absolute delight that I can let you know that I was the winner of the 2025 Cossack Art Prize...  I flew up to Karratha to be present on the Opening Night and was so honoured that my work "this rumble tumble land I love..." was selected ...  Thanks so much to the sponsors, the judges and the organisers of this unique and inspiring art prize - you all know how much I love the Pilbara and to be recognized and have my work go to live with the City of Karratha means a great deal to me.... 

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You can see some highlights here....

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RAVENSWOOD ART PRIZE

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I am excited to let you know that my work "pyjamas and boots..." was selected for the esteemed Ravenswood Art Prize in the Emerging Artist section.  I am on my way to Sydney for the opening night this week.  To be amongst this group of artists is a real honor.  

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TREAD SOFTLY

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Our journey into the heart of the Pilbara—one of the world’s oldest landscapes—was nothing short of transformative. Immersed in its ancient beauty, we, a group of seven female artists, each found unique inspiration amidst the raw energy of @cheelaplainsstation. The vibrant reds, rich ochres, and subtle hues of this rugged terrain spoke to us, and now, we’re bringing that shared experience to life through our art.

 

In this group exhibition at @ps.artspace, you’ll discover a deep, personal interpretation of the Pilbara’s powerful landscape in the form of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and more.

 

UPCOMING: TREAD SOFTLY | Group Show & Book Launch

🗓 9-24 November | PSAS, Fremantle, WA

 

✨Also launching is Terra Chroma, by Jessica Howard, revealing the creative journeys behind our works.

 

Pre-orders for the book and exhibition pieces are available: carly.lecerf@gmail.com

@ps.artspace #TreadSoftly #FemaleArtists #PilbaraArt

 

Open Studio...

12/13th October 10am-5pm both days

Looking forward to sharing my new space with you over the Kalamunda Art Rooms Open Studios tour.  Fancy having a proper studio!!! 

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2024 lots to tell...

so... I have built a studio at last.  Lots of work has gone into the creation of this amazing space.  I have to say, after working for so long in such a tiny studio - just 2x2.4 - and painting such large works, a 6x6m space with carefully designed storage, light and painting areas is an absolute joy.  I am also in the process of organising some travel journal workshops now that I have space to hold them x stay tuned for more details

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As for travels - this year I have focused on the Pilbara.  Once again I made the trek in the little Jimny to Cheela Plains.  Joined by Calry le Cerf, Lauren Kennedy, Sam Dennison, Rachel Williams and Shanti Gelmi, we once again threw ourselves into the harsh beauty of the Pilbara.  This year, the weather took a turn and we had a couple of inches of rain over two days.  So more clouds, less swimming and much much much more mud.  Of course, with storm clouds and red dirt, I was in heaven. 

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We have an upcoming group exhibition called "Tread Softly" which will feature the work of our landscape group and the beautiful Pilbara landscape - at PSAS (Packenham Art Space) in Fremantle in November - more details to come on that as well!

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And finally, I look forward to opening my new studio in October to share with you my space, my garden and my art.  x

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2023 Residencies and more...

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I have realised that 2023 has been a year where i have invested in future paintings... Travel has been the focus and it has been a rich reward in itself...

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January saw me trip over to Sydney for a workshop with Marie Mansfield - I had booked and paid for a workshop during COVID which of course didn't quite work out as I had planned and when I had the opportunity to use my credit, I jumped at the chance.  Very inspiring to watch Marie in action - I learnt so much!

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In April I finally got to head to Tasmania/Lutruwita to undertake an artist residency with Salamanca Arts Centre after a two year delay due to COVID.  I have been very keen to get to paint the landscape of this southerly state for a long time and I was not disappointed.  It really is a landscape painters dream.... There is real mood here... a deep silence in the wild places and a laid back feel to urban areas and little towns...  So much to unpack from this experience.  It was interesting that I drew more than painted here - I think I was setting out daily to explore new places and drawing allowed me to capture places quickly with my new best friend, water soluble graphite sticks... just yum...  I was joined by two amazing artists who I had become firm friends with on our NT painting trip from last year - Julz Beresford and Sophie Perez.  We painted and laughed our way through some challenging plein air weather and have all come away inspired by this landscape and is currently the focus of my current body of work - I have tentatively call this series "Cold Water Stories".

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I have just got back from another trip to the Pilbara - again with an inspiring group of women artists - Carly le Cerf (my usual partner in art inspired shenanigans), Lauren Kennedy, Samantha Dennison, Rachel Falls Williams and Jess Howard.  Taking a group of artist out into the Pilbara landscape, watching a ceramicist and photographer and writer and 4 painters work in this landscape - truly inspiring!  I can't wait to see what emerges from this trip - hopefully a group exhibition next year...

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I am heading to Sydney Contemporary for some professional development and then October is focused on a group exhibition with Cook Street Gallery on the Mornington Peninsula - the work from the East Mac trip is being exhibited in early October.  

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And that brings me up to now... what a year so far!