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This is Susan Gibson's profile page. It contains her artist's statement, and a CV of her previous work.

 
A small portrait of Susan Gibson

PROFILE:
Susan Gibson


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Artist's Statement

I was born in Melbourne -grew up in the Dandenongs on a large rural property. My childhood was spent exploring and interacting with the landscape. The landscape has continued to be an endless source of fascination and exploration for my art work.  The physical experience of the bush influences our feelings . The four seasons remind us that we are part of a larger organic whole. When viewed at close range the landscape becomes more intimate and delicate revealing its incredible beauty in a very sensory way. I am interested in the contrasts that are found in this constantly changing world. There is life and death, dark and light, wet and dry, hot and cold, delicacy and strength.

The fragility and complexity of our environment is particularly relevant and poignant in the light of more recent awareness and concern about climate change.

Curriculum Vitae


Contact

Ph: 03 9486 0169
Mob: 0413 537 532
Email: smgibson@netspace.net.au

Qualifications

  • 2003 - Diploma of Visual Arts, Box Hill TAFE
  • 1977 - Bachelor of Arts

Education

  • 2004 - Study trip to Kakadu and Arnhem Land, painting and drawing – Box Hill TAFE
  • 1998 - Painting and study trip to Umbria, Italy, under the direction of David Moore

Solo Shows

  • 2013 - 27 pieces, Cambridge Studio Gallery
  • 2011 - Recent Works, Cambridge Studio Gallery
  • 2009 - Pathways, Cambridge Studio Gallery
  • 2007 - First Person, Cambridge Studio Gallery
  • 2005 - Fascination with Form, CUSP Gallery
  • 2002 - Solo Exhibition, Contemporary Art Space, Whitehorse Library
  • 1999 - Solo Exhibition, St Michael’s House, Wantage, UK

Group Shows

  • 2011 - Primavera, Cambridge Studio Gallery
  • 2010 - Connections, Cambridge Studio Gallery
  • 2009 - Life, Love and Laughter, Cambridge Studio Gallery, Collingwood
  • 2008 - Beyond the Gate, 69 Smith St Gallery, Fitzroy
  • 2007 - Journeys, Smith St. Gallery, Fitzroy
  • 2007 - 28 Painters, Montsalvat Barn Gallery, Long Gallery Hillcrest Avenue,Eltham
  • 2006 - On The Wall, CUSP Gallery,High St, Northcote
  • 2006 - Contemporary Art Society, Steps Gallery, Lygon St. Carlton
  • 2006 - Uneasy, Easy St Studios, Easy St, Collingwood
  • 2006 - Enduring Passions, Cusp Gallery, High Street, Northcote
  • 2005 - Fascination with Form, CUSP Gallery, High St, Northcote
  • 2004 - Kakadu Revisited, Easey Street Studios, Collingwood
  • 2004 - Box Hill TAFE Visual Arts Students’ Exhibition, Department of Education & Training, Treasury Place, Melbourne
  • 2004 - Postcard exhibition, Linden Gallery, St Kilda
  • 2003 - White Cube Exhibition , Dante Gallery ,Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
  • 2003 - Our Surroundings, Dante Gallery, Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
  • 2003 - Art Blitz Competition and Exhibition, Moorabbin
  • 2003 - Box Hill TAFE Group Show, Manningham Galleries, Doncaster
  • 2002 - Box Hill TAFE Graduate Show, Eckersley’s Open Space Gallery, Melbourne
  • 2001 - Inaugural Exhibition, Kitty O’Kane’s Contemporary Art Space, Ivanhoe
  • 2000 - ‘Mother and Daughter’ Exhibition, Newry Street Warehouse, North Fitzroy

Prizes

  • 2001 - Zart Art Oil Painting Prize, Box Hill TAFE Graduate Show

Teaching

  • 2003-2004 - Teaching oil and water colour painting, Kitty O’Kane’s Contemporary Art Space, Ivanhoe
  • 2003-2004 - Volunteer art teaching, Araluen Centre for the Disabled, Lower Plenty