I've left the idea of exploring a wider community issue as my art work and find myself preferring to think about the small community in which I have chosen to live. Neerdie is a small rural residential township halfway between Gympie and Tin Can Bay in South East Queensland. It consists of approximately twenty 1/2 acre allotments surrounded by much larger farms and bordered by State Forest. I have always been fascinated by Neerdie. My neighbour thinks that 'Neerdie chooses it's people, the people don't choose it' - as if we are all drawn here together for some purpose.
This past week has been an exploration of colour using paints and pastels, various application techniques and a discovery of art movements and artists. I have realised how important the language and terminology of the art world is. The precise terms and use of those terms supports our interpretations of the visual image. So as well as my 'Focus and Inspirations' and 'Artist Statements' pages I have decided to add a 'Glossary of Terms' to this blog as it seems that I am discovering new terms almost daily.
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