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I moved to Sydney from Canada in 1970 where I began studies in art, then to Darwin where I completed my BA(Fine Arts)Degree. Since moving to Fremantle in 1994 I have developed a new technique using fine silica sand with acrylics on canvas. This mixed media is selected to express my responses to the textures and patterns of the Australian landscape and seascape.
My recent travel to China has influenced my painting experience as I regard balancing the form - moving into space and out of space. The Tao approach of ' what we can not see balanced with what we can see' fascinates me. The element of chance and accident also provides subjective feelings of inner serenity for me. I aim to create a sense of calm or is it an escapism from the inundation of every day ' noise'.
There is no attempt to impose any specific ideas upon the viewers' conscious mind. ' The less one says about the painting the better - a visual experience of tranquility'.
ANN LAND’S ART PRACTICE
LANDSCAPE PAINTING (SEMI-ABSTRACT)
FREMANTLE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Art Related Experiences
Founding member of the Darwin Visual Arts Association (DVAA) NT
Member of 24HR Art: The Contemporary Art Space, Darwin-1990-94
Artist-in-Residence: Goldfields Arts Centre Gallery May-June 2002
I completed my B.A. Degree (Fine Arts) at the Northern Territory University (NTU), 1994. My major was Printmaking using zinc plate etching techniques.
My Solo Exhibitions
‘ Land Forms ‘ The Coffee Shop, Bethesda Hospital, Jan-Mar 2008
‘Going into Silence ‘ ARQ artworks Gallery, June 1-30 2007
‘Ann Original ‘ Kidogo Arthouse Gallery, December 2-14th 2006
‘Expressions of Interest ‘ Old George Gallery East Fremantle 2004
‘ Land Forms ‘ Goldfields Arts Centre Gallery Kalgoorlie WA 2002
‘ Land Forms ‘ The Moores Building, Fremantle 2000
Group Exhibitions
' Paprika Coloured Countr y' at Framed Gallery, Darwin NT 2004
PS Studios and Gallery, Fremantle 1999
Exchange Exhibition, Tomihari Woodblock Art Museum, Japan 1996
‘drive she said’ 24HR ART, Darwin 1994
Darwin Visual Arts Association, Darwin 1984 – 87
Women’s Group of Six at Framed Art Gallery, Darwin 1984
Art Prize Exhibitions
Melville Art Awards- Highly Commended, 2008
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize 2006, 05, 04, 03, 02
South Perth Art Prize 2006, 05, 04
Minnawarra Art Award Armadale – 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Bankwest Royal Show, Perth – 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Publication
Land-forms, Artist’s Chronicle by Lyn DiCiero (ed), issue#95 March 2004.
Retrospective, Artist’s Chronicle by Lyn DiCiero (ed), issue#112 Jan. 2007.
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