Biomorphic Journey Part 1
Artwork
Acrylic on Cradled Timber
42 cm (H) x 32 cm (W)
Framed in Raw Oak
Artist Statement
I am a full time artist who has been practising on and off since 1993. My ‘gap year’ from the UK to Sydney in 1994 turned into 30 years, and I’m proud to call Australia home. I have always been interested in plants and natural history, so I instantly felt an affinity with the unique landscape and wildlife of my new country. I find purpose and meaning spending time alone in nature (usually with my sketchbook). This quiet contemplation is good for my mental health and also informs my painting practice.
My practice is centred around drawing and has evolved from my formal studies of surface pattern design, painting, printmaking and graphic design. I am currently exploring the space in between representation and abstraction with a view to pure abstraction in the future.
I relaunched my full-time painting career in 2015 and have been a finalist in several national art awards including the Calleen Award, Greenway Open Art Prize, Lethbridge, Bluethumb Art Prize and the National Contemporary Watercolour Prize. My licensed artwork is featured on homewares and gift ranges internationally, and I exhibit regularly in solo and group exhibitions in galleries throughout Australia. I am currently completing my BFA at Sydney’s National Art School, majoring in painting under the guidance of some of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, and excited to be evolving my practice and keeping it fresh.
About the Artist
Sally Browne’s vibrant journey as an artist began in Portsmouth, UK, but it was her move to Sydney, Australia in the mid 90s, that truly transformed her path. Embracing Australia as her home, Sally has been deeply inspired by the unique landscape and wildlife, finding solace and inspiration in nature’s quiet beauty. Her art, deeply rooted in her studies of surface pattern design, painting, printmaking, and graphic design, reflects a compelling blend of traditional and contemporary influences. Particularly drawn to the spontaneity of East Asian Sumi-e ink paintings and the intricate motifs of Ukiyo-e prints, Sally uses these forms as a foundation to develop her unique visual language, navigating the spectrum from representation to abstraction.
Sally’s artistic process is characterized by a deep reverence for experimentation and spontaneity. Guided by the unfolding dialogue between herself and her canvas, she embraces each mark with a sense of responsiveness and fluidity. Through this dynamic interplay, Sally invites viewers to embark on a visual journey where the boundaries between intention and chance dissolve.
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