Tag: #Contemporary Art
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Transforming Trauma into Artistic Expression
I first lifted this canvas onto the easel with the intention of doing an abstract painting. In the process of laying down the paint, as the shapes formed, the intent changed. The Gaza war had begun. I was pre-occupied with the secondary trauma experienced by those around me. As the nightly horrors of the war…
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Reflection – the creative process of painting
Talented Peregian Beach photographer Julie Hemsley did a publicity shoot at Marcus Creek of me when we exhibited at The Butter Factory Arts Centre in 2018. Apart from being successful in promoting our show, I knew that the photos had something that I wanted represent using paint – reflection in water. The result? One subject,…
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Noosa Open Studios preparation
With two weeks to go until Noosa Open Studios, I’ve cleared away various projects in my work room so that I can convert it onto a “mini gallery” Open from October 1 on Fri to Sun 10.00 am-4.00 pm Tues Oct 5
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Is Art part of a life well lived?
Looking back, I can see that the burning of the journals was the beginning of some important realisations that play out in my art practice. Whenever I am creating, I am totally absorbed and present in moment – or try to be. If my concentration is poor, or my mind wanders, inevitably my painting session does…
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Birth and Death: an abstract painting
Birth and death are inextricably linked. As one life passes, new life springs forth. This is an intensely personal abstract painting that was selected for the 2018 Taste of Art exhibition at the Noosa Regional Gallery. Somehow it resonates again in the wider context of the pandemic we are facing. I am letting it go,…
ART by Jude Tulloch 