June 10 - 16, 2010
I was born in Switzerland, and started painting in the late 60's - Fine China and Folk-Art painting. This occupied my time as a hobby, and developed into the interest of the Arts. Working as a nurse and occupational therapist for the underprivileged, this past-time was also well utilised with my patients.
I migrated to Australia, and moved to Lightning Ridge in 1982 - Almost immediately got involved with the Art and Craft Society in town. This small community of up and budding artists, were an enthusiastic group and I got involved and inspired. I painted my first picture in water colour, shortly after joining the society, and continued for a number of years with this art-form.
Experimenting with various mediums, I painted on rocks, paper and canvas, as well as decorating cushions.
Working as a nurse took up a lot of my time and dedication and almost stopped me from continuing my creative side as an artist, but the interest remained in the background as a hobby for many years.
Prior to my retirement, I met Elisabeth Gruber (Babbette), who got me involved in drawing, and I got inspired to develop more artworks, and the collection grew.
The love of animals and wildlife, flora and fauna, became the main inspiration for my subjects in the paintings and drawings.
My thoughts on painting is to create a little moment of harmony in everyone's life, with colour and shape. The idea of bringing a feeling of happiness to anyone viewing my paintings or drawings, keeps me motivated to create more works.
Currently I have a collection of around 60+ works.
Works which illustrate a journey of my humble craft.
This exhibition is an opportunity for these works to be shown, and the first rare opportunity for the public to view.
This blog has been created to keep a memento of the exhibition for an extended time, after the June 2010 event at "the Ridge ArtSpace". With thanks to the Ridge ArtSpace for the opportunity, and to all the visitors. I sincerely hope you enjoy the works and the joy of the art.
The images were taken during the exhibition and some reflections may be noticed in the pictures. I hope this will not be too influential to your opinion of the image gallery.
Following is a slide show of the exhibits in the June 2010 exhibition, and take note that if you click on the image of the slideshow, it will take you to my public Picasa Web Album. There you can look at the photos in a larger view and individually, or click on this link to take you there. So enjoy and well wishes to you all.
Helene
PS. Read the article of the opening night in the Ridge News online, here. DS.
