JUDITH SINNAMON
My current paintings explore the subtle beauty of colours present in the remnant native flora of the coastal areas of southeast Queensland.
As I pass through the lime green nitrogenated lawns and fluoro coloured exotics of Sunshine Coast suburbia, I eventually reach the outskirts to the where the muted tones and subtle beauty of remnant bush offer soothing relief.
In my series on Banksia Integrafolia, I delight in the exquisite palate of the coastal flora. Looking up at the heavenly silver-grey foliage, I am reminded of the luminous underbellies of Tiepolo's clouds and cupids.
Always with secateurs in hand I take cuttings home to my studio where I work from the foliage referring to the light blues of early morning sky. I use a golden yellow base to create luminosity in the overlays of paint.
Education
1984
Diploma of Fine Art (Painting Major) Queensland College of Art, Brisbane
1992
Bachelor of Teaching, Griffith University
Exhibitions
2012
Edwina Corlette gallery, Brisbane (solo)
2011
Christmas Exhibition, Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane
2010
Christmas Exhibition, Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane
Marks and Gardner, Mt Tamborine,
Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane
2006
Art Factory, South Brisbane
2004
Artefacts, Art Factory, Brisbane
1997 &1998
Contemporary Art & Design Gallery, Brisbane
1996
ABC Studios, West End, Brisbane