Elena Green, The First Hour, 2014, charcoal and chalk on paper.
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ELENA GREEN Commissions / workshops / private tuition M: 0459 980 623 E: elhi@sydgreen.com.au W: www.elenaegreen.com Blog: elenaegreen.tumblr.com Elena, a contemporary artist, creates highly illusionistic drawings and paintings. She has exhibited in New York and her work is held in collections in the USA, London and Australia. Studio tours by appointment.
SALLY WILLBANKS M: 0404 204 712 W: www.sallywillbanks.com Sally Willbanks is a well-respected Aussie artist known for her unique abstract art. Her artwork can be found at Shop 3 Gallery, Courtyard Studios, Milton (next to Milton Library), or online at her website.
Maz Raynsford Shop 3 Gallery, Courtyard Studios, MILTON M: 0458 282 936 E: mazforsteve@hotmail.com Maz Raynsford is a talented self-taught artist. Her artwork “Signature Fish� has been her best seller in the past 10 years. She creates this work in many different styles, colours and using various methods, according to her clients request.
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Karin Neate L’escargot Ivre Photography Green House Gallery 145 Princes Hwy, MILTON NSW M: 0407 816 198 E: neatelines@gmail.com W: www.thedrunksnail.com Karin Neate, of L’escargot Ivre Photography, is primarily a digital portrait artist. Her work aims to showcase the subject’s strength and power, and inspire courage. By appointment or when the open sign is up. Myangah Pirate E: myangahpirate1@gmail.com M: 0409 706 776 Pirate is a proud First Nations artist from the Yuin Nation, on the South East Coast. He uses traditional materials such as ochre, wood, bark, leather and animal remains as well as wood burnings. This 10 foot Blue Gum tree trunk is a piece created for the Lead Light business and can be appreciated at Moss Vale Rd, the main street of Kangaroo Valley.
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Elena Green Kinesis, 2014, charcoal and chalk on paper
Local artist Elena Green is currently wrapping up two of her recent drawings and shipping them to New York. The artworks will be exhibited in April as part of a group show at the Rehs Contemporary Galleries. Since the beginning of her career Elena focused on developing a deeper understanding of classical drawing and painting techniques. More recently the artist relocated to Anguilla where she undertook an apprenticeship at the Ani Art Academies. It is now with pleasure that we welcome her back to Jervis Bay, where her studio is located and in which so much is happening. How would you describe your work as an artist? I’d suggest that my work might sit somewhere in the contemporary high-definition realism genre. My work draws on my conceptual ideas that are influenced by imagination, history, myth and narrative. You lived for one year in Anguilla, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, where you undertook an apprenticeship at the Ani Art Academies. Do you feel that this experience influenced your artistic style? Absolutely! The Ani Art Academy program was developed by Anthony Waichulis whose skills in the trompel’oeil genre are world renowned. The program is unlike any other atelier-based art school with a focus on repetition exercises to hone technical proficiency complemented with creative projects that implement these newly acquired skills. Not subscribing to any one particular system of artistic thought was liberating and allowed me to attempt ideas that I previously may have abandoned due to a lack of fluency with the materials. Additionally, I established a rigorous discipline to making work and became accountable for the hours invested into my artistic endeavours. What things do you miss the most about the Caribbean life style? The people! The perfect beaches! Rainbows! The Anguillian people were so generous and full of life and we have made some lifelong friends as a result. What things did you miss the most about the Shoalhaven while living in Anguilla? The sound of birds! Visits from kangaroos in our yard and our resident mama possum. Both artworks which will be exhibited at the Rehs Contemporary Galleries in New York this April are charcoal drawings. Would you say this is your preferred medium at present? I have always loved drawing and yes, it seems to be the main focus at present. I’ve been exploring some ideas for a show in early 2016 so will
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My work draws on my conceptual ideas that are influenced by imagination, history, myth and narrative.
be returning to painting shortly. I’m looking forward to seeing the world in colour again. Tell us what this form of dry art medium enables you to achieve. It has been fun to push and explore the range of qualities and limitations of the materials (paper, charcoal, chalk etc). By mixing the charcoal and chalk, this has enabled me to achieve a high level of realism through the laying down of value and subtle gradations. Knowing how the materials intimately behave has been crucial to accomplishing my creative intentions for each piece. If you were to interview a local artist who it would be? I’ve admired Tom Robertson’s work and approach to image-making for some years now. He’s a deep conceptual thinker and beautifully merges creative ideas with technical proficiency. It’s inspiring to see a young person fearlessly developing their skills and practice so early. ◘
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Jennifer Robertson E: jennyrobertsonn@gmail.com M: 0412 815 857 Using a range of photographic, drawing and printmaking techniques Jennifer’s artworks explore her personal connections with the natural environment of Jervis Bay and reflect specific memories and histories of the area.
Anica art gallery PRINT AND GIFT SHOP Shop 3/85 Tallwood Ave, MOLLYMOOK BEACH NSW P: 0418 237 297 E: anne@anicaartphotography.com W: www.anicaartphotography.com Collection of art and craft-works by Anne (Anica) Amphlett and other contributing local artists/photographers and crafts-people. Anne digitally restores photographs and provides quality custom printing and framing. Gallery open: 9am-4pm Wed-Sun.
Shoalhaven fine art and framing 122 Island Point Road, ST GEORGES BASIN NSW P: (02) 4443 5114 W: shoalhavenfineartandframing.com Visit and see their unique art gallery displaying artworks from many well known artists from Australia and abroad. Showcasing over 30 original artworks that must be seen to be believed with artworks changing regularly. Whilst visiting why not try their cafe gallery renowned for its great coffee and locally baked cakes and slices. Where you enter as strangers and leave as friends. Painted by Steve Harris
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THERESE MCMAHON E: therese.mcmahon4@bigpond.com M: 0414 245 780 Therese Mc Mahon Artist W: www.etsy.com/shop/ ceramicsbytherese Contemporary tableware and artworks. Designed and made by Therese. She also offers classes in working with clay, drawing and painting. Small groups mean each person receives one on one tuition. The studio near Jervis Bay is open by appointment only. You can meet Therese at Tomerong Market.
Marea Blue M: 0405 709 892 E: info@mareablue.com.au W: www.mareablue.com.au mareablueaustralia Unique pieces, handmade with dedication and care. Stylish and truly alluring jewellery. Inspired by the artisan’s experiences throughout the region.
Cecilia Taylor Thorpe E: c41taylor@icloud.com When you hold one of Cecilia’s creations it will instantly bring a smile to your face. She knits the most beautiful soft toys that will delight children or grownups. Perfect for a gift or as part of a collection. Her toys are available at Bayside Emporium on 67-71 Owen St, Huskisson.
A great variety of art books & handmade jewellery Open 7 days 10am-4pm 1/68 Owen St, Huskisson, NSW. CREATED - 9 4441 8585 • www.boobookonowen.com.au
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1.Greeting cards by Lisa Friebel $3 each, Pebbles and Pods available at Bayside Emporium, Huskisson. 2.DK Crochet Bag by Dot Chartier $18, Butterfly Babywear Boutique available at Kinghorne Traders, Nowra. 3.‘Mandy’ Rag Doll by Judy Palmer $59, available at Kinghorne Traders, Nowra. 4.Plain and Pearl sterling silver earrings by artist Dóra Rognvaldsdottir $95 - M: 0468 725 409 5.45x45cm Cushions ‘French Journal in Yellow’ and ‘Fynn Red’ by Cooshonz $35 each, www.cooshonz.com 6.‘Jarrah’ chopping board by Gavin Robinson $189, www.kangaroovalleywoodcrafts.com.au All prices and details are indicative only and may vary at any time.
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Here you’ll find a selection of some of the most interesting markets in the Shoalhaven. Spend a weekend morning browsing and hopping from stall to stall. Meet the artists and artisans in person and experience their beautiful creations.
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum MARKETS 1st Sat • Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, 11 Dent St, HUSKISSON. milton village markets 1st Sat • Milton Township, Princes Hwy, MILTON. BERRY COUNTRY FAIR 1st Sun • Berry Showground, Alexandra St, BERRY. CULBURRA Beach MarketS 1st Sun • Cnr West Cres & Prince Edward Ave, CULBURRA. KANGAROO VALLEY VILLAGE MARKETS 2nd Sat • Kangaroo Valley Showground, 177 Moss Vale Rd, KANGAROO VALLEY. HUSKISSON MARKETS 2nd Sun • Huskisson Sporting Ground, HUSKISSON. ULLADULLA HARBOUR MARKETS 2nd Sun • Ulladulla Harbour, ULLADULLA. TOMERONG VILLAGE MARKETS 3rd Sat • Tomerong School of Arts, Hawken Rd, TOMERONG. GREENWELL POINT RIVERSIDE MARKETs 3rd Sun • Titania Park, GREENWELL POINT. PYREE village art & Handmade MARKET 4th Sun • 888 Greenwell Point Rd, PYREE. mOLLYMOOK MARKETS 5th Sun • Mollymook Beach Reserve, MOLLYMOOK.
Pyree Village Arts & Handmade Market, 4th Sunday of the month
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