We welcome new member Ann Menezies...
Ann will be displaying some of her stunning landscapes on canvas on the "black wall" in just a few weeks but in the meantime, we can show you a sample of some of her works in her interview below...
Do you have a favourite subject or medium?
How did you find out about Inka and what attracted to the gallery?
I found out about Inka by visiting around in the area and popping in. I like to visit Salamanca occasionally to see new exhibitions.
I found out about Inka by visiting around in the area and popping in. I like to visit Salamanca occasionally to see new exhibitions.
How long have you been creating art and how did you get started?
I have been painting for a long time. It was the only thing I really had confidence in at school. I went on to study art at college, then University, and then do an art based post-graduate course in teaching. I have always painted. I lived in Sydney for nine years, working part-time, painting mostly portraits, and exhibited and sold my work in pubs, cafes and artist-run galleries. Since living in Tasmania, I have been painting landscape an I have once again started to exhibit my work.
I have been painting for a long time. It was the only thing I really had confidence in at school. I went on to study art at college, then University, and then do an art based post-graduate course in teaching. I have always painted. I lived in Sydney for nine years, working part-time, painting mostly portraits, and exhibited and sold my work in pubs, cafes and artist-run galleries. Since living in Tasmania, I have been painting landscape an I have once again started to exhibit my work.
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| Black Beauty 1 |
Currently I am absorbing many new ideas, but I am building up a solid body of work around my landscapes. I feel a lot freer now to paint different subjects and to use different mediums as my creative interests grow. I love many forms of craft work and I am really inspired by artists who use recycled materials. I usually paint in acrylic or oil, depending on whether I am seeking accuracy of if I am happy to swim in the flow of the colour and texture. My landscapes also alternates between realism and abstraction.
How would you describe your style of art?
My main focus is on what I call ‘Rockpool Reflections’. I am trying to create the ultimate balance between telling the story of the rockpool reflection and having a free-flowing play of paint upon the surface of the canvas.
I use delicate colour changes, but I still like to tell the dramatic story of chiaroscuro. I like surprising and muted forms, but I still like a strong structure in my paintings.
I am definitely inspired by the beauty of the Tasmanian landscape. Everything wonderful part of nature I consider to be a gift to my eyes and I marvel at the creation of it.
Artists I like are: Monet, Gustav Klimt, Hundertwasser, Matisse. I seem to get something out of seeing most other artists whose work I see locally and on my travels.
What do you hope to gain from being a member of Inka Gallery?
I am happy to have somewhere to present and sell my work. I am hoping to get to know other local artists and share and learn from their stories and adventures. I hope that Inka will be a stepping stone to other galleries. I think its really important to be involved in something, whether it’s putting your paintings up at a local craft fair, cafe, or artist-run initiative. There’s no point in painting your heart away if no-ones going to see it!
We couldn't agree more...Pop into Inka now and see some of Ann's work on the shelves.
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| Rockpool Reflection 1 |
My main focus is on what I call ‘Rockpool Reflections’. I am trying to create the ultimate balance between telling the story of the rockpool reflection and having a free-flowing play of paint upon the surface of the canvas.
I use delicate colour changes, but I still like to tell the dramatic story of chiaroscuro. I like surprising and muted forms, but I still like a strong structure in my paintings.
I am definitely inspired by the beauty of the Tasmanian landscape. Everything wonderful part of nature I consider to be a gift to my eyes and I marvel at the creation of it.
Artists I like are: Monet, Gustav Klimt, Hundertwasser, Matisse. I seem to get something out of seeing most other artists whose work I see locally and on my travels.
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| Rockpool 4 |
I am happy to have somewhere to present and sell my work. I am hoping to get to know other local artists and share and learn from their stories and adventures. I hope that Inka will be a stepping stone to other galleries. I think its really important to be involved in something, whether it’s putting your paintings up at a local craft fair, cafe, or artist-run initiative. There’s no point in painting your heart away if no-ones going to see it!
We couldn't agree more...Pop into Inka now and see some of Ann's work on the shelves.
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