Natural Forms Exhibition

The exhibition hung

2011-04-10T00:33:00.001-07:00

This is a video of the exhibition after it was hung - before the crowds arrived!

Opening Night Eve

2011-04-07T02:10:00.000-07:00

Late today I took some Photos

Flotsam and Jetsam 1

2011-03-29T00:41:00.000-07:00

This is the first in a series titled Flotsam and Jetsam on batik printed silk organza.

Bondi to Tamarama

2011-03-21T16:46:00.001-07:00

While walking around the cliff top from Bondi to Tamarama I was intrigued by the number of people, all much the same, doing much the same thing. I also wondered how much the landscape has changed in the last two hundred years. Standing out, though, was one pink milk carton - the only litter to be seen.

Press Release Natural Forms Works in Electica

2011-03-15T18:39:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE

Natural Forms Works in Electica is an exhibition of works by Cathie Edlington, Anna Warren and Margaret Westcott.

As the name suggests, Natural Forms Works in Electica, are artworks which come from three different areas of ideas, mediums and inspirations. Cathie, Anna and Margaret have been painting together for many years at the Workshop and this exhibition is a wonderful display of inspiration and diversity from these artists.

Anna’s paintings are based on close-up details of plant forms, looking deep into the heart of the fruit, flower or leaves – some from the unusual plants found in the wild in Western Australia, others from random images found in gardening magazines. Through the painting process the natural forms emerge, whether it be human or plant.

Cathie is studying Fine Arts at COFA majoring in textiles. Her works in this exhibition represent her explorations into textiles. Cathie is captivated by the movement of the water, the sand and the plants and the sometimes gentle, sometimes chaotic marks that are left behind. Her works in textiles and paintings reflect what Cathie says ‘the ephemeral nature of what is left behind”

Margaret’s artworks also reflect her recent postgraduate studies at COFA. Her paintings and digital images reflect her studies in life drawing and painting from life. She is inspired by the beauty of the female form and its connection to the landscape. This inspiration flows on to the female torsos, the wonder of clay, firing and glazes.

The Exhibition opens on Friday 8^th April 6 – 8pm and will run until May 5, 2011. People interested in viewing this exhibition will also have the opportunity of attending an Artist’s Q & A on Saturday 16^th April 1- 3pm.

Gallery Hours Mon – Friday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm, Sat 10.00 am – 3.00pm

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

workshop arts centre

33 Laurel Street Willoughby NSW 2068

phone. 02 9958 6540 fax. 02 9958 0444

email. admin@workshoparts.org.au

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New life from decay

2011-03-14T20:35:00.000-07:00

Over a period of time I have been working on a series of drawings based on a bunch of tulips that were going over. As the flowers withered and drooped they took on twisted shapes, and began to look quite unlike their original forms. I made several sketches, enlarging the flowers to about 10 times their actual size and then used these drawings as a basis to explore and exaggerate the new emerging forms, constantly surprising myself with what appeared.

Flamenco heart

2011-03-05T21:24:00.000-08:00

Gradually the works are coming together - today adding D-rings and a bit of varnish ...

Anna Warren - paintings and drawings

2011-02-23T21:19:00.000-08:00

My paintings are based on details of plant forms - the paintings take on a life of their own as they emerge, and often new imagery appears, but always the essence is reminiscent of natural forms, whether human or plant life. Also in the exhibition I will be showing a set of four drawings, inspired by a bunch of tulips gradually drooping and decaying. In the process of dying the flowers begin to look like other forms - there is a transformation from life to death to new life.

3 D Works - Margaret Westcott

2011-02-22T22:11:00.000-08:00

I have been working in ceramics for just over 2 years. Along with 2D works I will be exhibiting 3D female torsos - I have worked small and large. I have spent nearly two years getting a handle on the proportions and balance. I have also been working on my Masters and concentrating on Life Drawing and Painting from life. Naturally all three areas are connected. I also enjoy the textures of the clay and glazes. For these pieces I have used dry glazes, pit firing and naked raku to produce some wonderful finishes.