My Art Works
From 2019, I have focused on exploring my own creativity.
One small step
I started by working with 8 x 8 canvas panel pieces. I could ‘give it a go’ without too much pressure to produce something ‘good’. Creating this safe space fostered a spark.
Nurturing the spark
I needed to maintain my belief that I could do this. Surrounding myself with people who encouraged me was so important. It was the joy in the process of creating that kept me persisting. Now life without art is unimaginable.
Exhibitions
2020
Finalist in the Eurobodalla River of Art competition.
2021
Healing Through Art – Lorem Artis group exhibition.
2022
‘Firestorm’ – Lorem Artis group exhibition.
2023
Body of Work
Central Tilba Big Hall- Group exhibition
Finalist in the Eurobodalla River of Art competition.
Finalist in the Eurobodalla River of Art competition.
Upcoming Exhibition
2024
My next collaborative exhibition ‘UNCUT’ in October 2024 will be at the Mechanics Institute in Moruya, as part of the BAS About Town Art Program.
JAC_Kareli_Prints
Artists in collaboration.
Working with collage overlaid with pen drawings, the artists explore the space between reality and fantasy. In doing so they highlight the rich boldness of colour and the comic characters of a child’s worldview.
To view available prints go to their Instagram page.
When Tilba Calls – 2023
The process of creating ‘When Tilba Calls’ allowed me to reflect on the impact and value of our shared history. I emersed myself in reading about the history of Tilba, explored the area in person and through the lens of photographers past and present. I realised that this hall, is far more than the building itself, it reflects the building of community, culture and connection through shared experiences bringing a strong sense of place. It is our shared experiences that unites us. Our history forms us but doesn’t need to define us. History is important to know, to learn from, a foundation to build from to create new possibilities. We are not our history; we are who we are becoming.
Hooked – 2023
The blues of Narooma sparkle, swimming in and out of reality; a place to wander and dream, to ramble and rest, a treasure chest.
Redact Your Age – 2023
Think about age in terms of experience and wisdom rather than a number that defines you. Age brings with it understanding the importance of relationship, especially with children; the courage not to care, to fly free of expectations; and give yourself permission to be the person you’ve always wanted to be. Age gives us the balance and resilience to walk the tightrope of life, to meet the challenges that make each day exciting. I appropriated illustrations by Tony Ross and Alison Lester.
I-spy – 2023
I-spy with my little eye.
‘Hey Google, are you there?’
‘I’m always here for you.’
Struth – 2023
An exclamation of shock, surprise.
A contraction of the words “God’s truth”.
A devastation of decency and truth.
A heresy of disinformation.
Revenge of the Undead – 2023
Referencing classic comic grisly horror tales from the 1950s – a work of fiction.
River of Tears – 2021
So much sadness, so much damage – a devastating flood of tears.
Smoke and Mirrors – 2021
‘Smoke and Mirrors’, like a bat out of hell, emerged from the blind panic of the Black Summer Fires and the Covid Pandemic of Fear. A magical illusion making the entity appear to hover in empty space, drawing attention while distorting facts – a conjuring trick – an artful deception. A cloak and dagger Fire Sale of land, animals and values gone up in black smoke.
RACKed – 2022
Meaning: A framework or stand on or in which articles are placed, an instrument of torture. To suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin; to stretch or strain violently; to harass or oppress, extort; to work or treat material; to become forced out of shape or out of plumb.
Nip and Suck – Nipped into acceptable shape, stitched up, sucked dry, milked.
Button Up – Contained, camouflaged, covered up.
Pin up girl – A specimen for display. Staked, stared at, stalked.
Medical Model – A cancerous tumour, a malignant invader – scarred for life.
Illuminate series – 2021
For the Love of God
Palladium Blues
Christmas
This series of three crosses illuminates the link between trauma and mental health issues. Specifically highlighting the role of religion in trauma. They throw light on the betrayal of those in a position of sacred authority, there to protect and safeguard, to give hope and peace. They reflect on the inadequacy of the rights of children and focus on how abuse from a young age creates an alienated ‘displaced person’(dp). A person who does not have a ‘home’, a place to feel safe and at peace within themselves. This leads to further abuse as an adult – imprisoned in repeating patterns of being used and abused. The trauma images are contrasted with photos of the artist as a child reflecting a relatively ‘normal’ childhood.
Nowhere to Stand – 2020
Scenes from a childhood – shattered and lost.
Hidden in silence, no sight of the cost.
Splits within self, don’t make any sense.
Where is the justice, the recompense?
Abused and abandoned by woman, by man.
The rights of children have nowhere to stand.
Bleeding Out – Collaboration with JAC– 2020
A reflection on the blended experiences of fire, flood, and pestilence (covid). Destruction on all levels – environmental, physical, emotional, psychological, and deep at the very core of our humanity. Fires swept away by rising flood waters, burnt black debris washed ashore, one fear replaced by another fear of impending disaster. This artwork is symbolic of the fury of flames, the floods of tears and then the masked devastation of social distancing, lockdowns and nowhere to play.
HeART Space Course
Finding your HeART space is about who you are becoming. It is about discovering the possibilities in your being. It is about finding your spark, the fire in your soul.
This course will help people identify what is blocking them from achieving their goals. It gives people techniques and tools to shift their blocks and consolidate behavioural change. It allows each person to work at their own pace within their own way of thinking and feeling. I believe that people are unique and that they will find what they need to complete their own inner journey. I feel privileged to help people achieve their goals.
Create your art from your heart.
More information coming soon.