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Outback Archies of Landscapes, Legends and Lifelines

September 16th - October 8

featuring artworks by artists from across

Western NSW

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Title: Bringing in the RamsArtist: Greg BrennanMedium: Oil on canvasPrice: $1,200About: Unavailable

Title: Wet City AbstractArtist: Margaret BeckMedium: Oil on canvasPrice: $1,900About: This piece is a celebration of my love of contemporary objects which inherently are new and original and can be used with a modern theme.

The wet city theme was chosen to bring out the sharp light and dark whilst incorporating geometrical aspects of a busy metropolis.

Title: Mundi Mundi Plains at SunsetArtist: Helen BarnettMedium: Oil on canvasPrice: NFSAbout: The Mundi Mundi Plains sit perched about four kilometres from Silverton. From the top of the hill, the flat lands of the Mundi Mundi plains stretch out and I aimed to recapture the vibrancy of the amazing sunsets to share.

Established in 2011 the Outback Archies is an exhibition aimed at providing artistic opportunities for artists living in rural, regional

and remote NSW.

Outback Arts, in coordination with Orana Arts, West Darling Arts and the Moorambilla Festival, works to showcase the contributing artists to both a local and visiting audience through the exhibition.

Artworks are from the 3 contributing arts boards of Outback Arts (shires of Bourke, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and Warren), Orana Arts (shires of Dubbo, Gilgandra, Mid-Western Regional Council, Narromine and Warrumbungle) and the West Darling Arts region

(shires of Broken Hill, Central Darling, Wentworth and Unincorporated NSW).

Prizes are given in the categories of Photographic & Digital Art, 3-D Design & Sculpture and Open Art (painting, drawing, etching

and sketching). A first and second prize is awarded to winning artists in each section as well as a People’s Choice Award and an

award to the most Outstanding Indigenous Artist.

The 2013 Outback Archies exhibition is held from September 16 to October 8 with the official opening on September 20.

About the Outback Archies

Outback Archies of Landscape, Legends and Lifelines 2013

Title: Past and PresentArtist: Greg BrennanMedium: Oil on canvasPrice: $1,850About: Unavailable

Title: Coolabah ShadeArtist: Corey BrooksMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: $350About: The “Coolabah shade” piece is taken from an area close by called “mays bend” a common summer area for swimming, Camp fires and swinging out of trees. I’ve always been fascinated with capturing light and shade and in this piece I’m attempting to foster a cooler atmosphere while exploring my love of the bush.

Title: Coming HomeArtist: Fiona BuchananMedium: WatercolourPrice: $800About: Dusk falls and weary horses trot into the stables.


Title: Herd MentalityArtist: Rachel CantMedium: pastel on canvasPrice: $740About: this image was inspired by the tones and textures of Brahman cattle. I liked the idea of them quietly contemplating and watching. The cattle observe the audience in a sense.

Title: Liquid LandscapeArtist: Sarah DuganMedium: Photography - pigment printPrice: $400About: Liquid Landscape is an abstraction of space through the stripping back and dissection of forms to disorientate the viewers understanding of space. Agoraphobia becomes a main aspect of an individual’s interaction with the Australian landscape. Liquid Landscape recreates this experience with the disorientated flattened forms causing anxiety and confusion.

Title: Scattered RadianceArtist: Ange BunnerMedium: Oil on canvasPrice: NFSAbout: This image captures the magic moment when a bird perches precariously on a child. The artwork is about capturing those magic moments that happen just for an instant in life.


Title: LoleepArtist: Sarah DuganMedium: Photography - pigment printPrice: $1,150About: Lolleep becomes a meditative piece through the stripped back minimalist composition. The work looks to the ‘weird melancholia’ (Marcus Clark) of Australia depicting a moody, contemplative and ominous landscape. It brings forth questions of how an environment is constructed and interpreted through a conjunction of physical place, history and cultural and individual imaginations.

Title: ShipwreckArtist: Alison DentMedium: Tin and scrap steelPrice: $825About: Open to interpretation

Title: Vintage Tool TotemArtist: Alison DentMedium: Scrap steelPrice: $770About: This is of tools of the trade of farming. Wood chopping axe heads, pickaxe, springs and plough discs. All found on the farm and ready for construction.


Title: UntitledArtist: Clem EdwardsMedium: woven fibres - grass and canePrice: NFSAbout: This basket was made during a workshop when the project Weaving Across the Outback was held. Weaving takes time and patience. Particularly with grasses.

Title: GrowthArtist: Alison DentMedium: steel, tree burlPrice: $300About: This piece includes a bull oak burl and the tree is designed to look like it is growing from the burl.

Title: Treble CleffArtist: Alison DentMedium: steel, cast iron, scrap steelPrice: $500About: This artwork is made of an old cast iron bed head. I changed the structure to create a new form.


Title: Fruits of the EarthArtist: Deirdre EdwardsMedium: Intaglio etching and watercolourPrice: NFSAbout: Along the banks of our river systems lay a multitude of vineyards, a patchwork within the earth, rows upon rows of ancient vines producing a rich reward from it’s bountiful fruits. I am inspired by objects within the landscape that have a story to tell. The vines reflect the toiling of the earth over many years. The river maps it way through a patchwork of orchards feeding the ancient vines along its path.

Title: Old Bundamar Road Artist: Jude FlemingMedium: Oil on canvasPrice: $700 (sold as pair)About: This artwork was inspired by an aerial view of local properties. The shapes and pat-terns. The horizon such a long way in the distance.

Title: Carcoar BridgeArtist: Jude FlemingMedium: Acrylic on paperPrice: $1100About: This artwork was inspired by autumn in the village Carcoar, near Orange. Autumn is a beautifully colourful time of year in that region with the leaves turn-ing different colours. The colours, shapes and beauty of the region inspired me.

Title: Stormy SunriseArtist: Tracy GauciMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: NFSAbout: This image was of an incredible sunrise that drenched the main street of Broken Hill with colour. I wanted to capture the vibrancy and beauty of the moment. We have some amazing sunsets and sunrises in our region and I wanted to recreate the moment and share with the viewer.

Title: BillabongArtist: Coleen GrahamMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: $2,100About: This was piece that came straight from me. The colours and textures are reflected in the blue of the billabong and the greens of the foliage.


Title: Eva’s Forest SpiritArtist: Jenny GarnettMedium: Mixed media on materialPrice: $650About: This picture was named after Eva, who told me what she saw on the canvas. I was delighted she connected with it.

Title: Golden FieldsArtist: Taylor JurdMedium: PhotographyPrice: $200About: This photo was taken between the towns of Coonamble and Gulargambone, during my trip back to Wagga Wagga to attend Charles Sturt University. It signifies my hometown and the country life that I have grown up in


Title: Yardstick III Artist: Amanda JohnsonMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: $2,800About: A familiar feature in nearly every Australian backyard the iconic Hills Hoist is often a ‘yardstick’ of persons or family’s life. This ‘ yardstick’ is one at Mount Gipps Station and would have seen plenty of washing and stories to tell. There’s something timeless about the Hill Hoist and its place in Australian history.

Title: LambArtist: Amanda JohnsonMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: $1,200About: In this image I wanted to capture that all lambs are not the same and they are all individuals and have different faces and expressions.

Title: The CampdrafterArtist: Susan LawranceMedium: watercolourPrice: NFSAbout: This artwork was created during a workshop focusing on developing back-grounds. I am drawn to depicting horses and riders and the ruggedness of the Australian landscape.

Title: No Coal Seam GasArtist: Susan LeonardMedium: acrylic on canvasPrice: $440About: At the moment I am fascinated with yellow. I started this painting with images of wild life and then started layering shapes. I eventually started laying down large yellow channels which made me think of aerial photography. At the time the issue of coal seam gas was being discussed in our district. After watching the film ‘Gas Lands’ the image of water on fire struck me. So I added the flaming ‘Ws’


Title: Mark MakingArtist: Anna KainederMedium: ceramicPrice: Large $65 small $45About: ‘ Mark making’. I’ve played with two types of mark making to create this pair. On the smaller bowl I’ve scratched into the glaze and on the larger bowl I’ve used wax resist to create the marks. Two different styles, one result. Rough and raw markings.


Title: Full CircleArtist: Katherine McInroyMedium: digital photographyPrice: $250About: The Milky Way, Southern Cross and friends spinning around in the southern skies over the Warrumbungles. It is amazing what can be seen when we take the ‘time’

Title: Cloudy nightArtist: Katherine McInroyMedium: digital photographyPrice: $250About: This picture captures part of the Warrumbungles in the foreground, as the clouds sweep away at the last minute revealing the milky way and stars

Title: The Reflecting PondArtist: Georgia MansurMedium: acrylic on canvasPrice: $850About: This painting is of a very beautiful area near my home called ‘The Drip’ that is currently under threat from the mining industry. I visited this location and spent some time there looking around and reflecting on what a beautiful and peaceful area it was, a refuge for animals to come and drink or find shelter in the rocks and trees. I was inspired to paint this scene to call attention to the conservation of this sacred place as well as documenting its beauty for others to appreciate.


Title: Mappo’sArtist: Vikki MurrayMedium: photography on canvasPrice: $350About: This is a study in texture and composition, and hopefully encapsulates the aging beauty of a classic old car. Australians are great collectors, there is so much love, admiration and hoarding of the wonderful Holden’s of the 50’s and 60’s, I hope to express this love in this work as well as another fantastic opportunity to highlight oxidization through the photographic process.

Title: JanuaryArtist: Melissa MurrayMedium: pastel on paperPrice: $864About: Inspired by the January bushfires in the Warrumbungles. This artwork is a result of a great night of painting, with great food, great wine and family. This has elements of burnt charcoal from burnt wood. Mix it with red wine and pastel is how great the elements of life can be.

Title: Hawks Nest ChapelArtist: Vikki MurrayMedium: photographyPrice: $350About: Built in two days for a scene from the indie film “Goddess of 67”, the corrugated iron chapel is one of my favourite haunts on the opal fields. In this work I was chasing the grittiness and character of Lightning Ridge and feel the combination of monochrome and sepia has achieved my aim.


Title: Ode to MalalaArtist: David PickardMedium: wood burning - timber and steelPrice: NFSAbout: The motivation to create ‘Ode to Malala’ is self explanatory. The horrifying outcome of her attempt to appeal for some equality for girls and women in her homeland, (where a religious zealot shot her in the head), should have been cause for her to forever remain silent. Her courage in continuing her fight after recovering from her injuries and the strength and dignity demonstrated by this young woman are an inspiration for people everywhere.

Title: The VisionaryArtist: David PickardMedium: woodburning - timber and steelPrice: $450About: Dr Fred Hollows was ‘The Visionary’. His awareness of the acute impact curable eye disease has on the communities where it exists, led to a program for eye care. This has had a profound effect, not only in Australia’s indigenous communities, but right across the globe.

Title: Catfish encounters in the riverArtist: Johanna ParkerMedium: Gouache on canvas.Price: $520About: The catfish in our freshwater rivers are enjoying the animals they meet underwater.Yabbies are busy eating from the river mud. Freshwater mussels are growing larger amongst the river rocks. All is harmonious underneath the reeds.


Title: Finger of PowerArtist: James NalderMedium: photographyPrice: $150About: This image was taken during a lightning storm that passed through Coonamble. I had been aiming to capture lightning for a while and this storm provided plenty of opportunity.

Title: Channelling NeroArtist: James NalderMedium: photographyPrice: $150About: This image was taken of local newspaper editor and Coonamble local Michael Graham in his role as Nero in the local play Rome Sweet Rome.

Title: Cultural SpiritArtist: Paris NortonMedium: Digital photographyPrice: NFSAbout: This work is of my friend Marty. He is a highly spiritual person and has a special connection to the kangaroo through dance and as his personal totem.


Title: As the Dust SettlesArtist: Mardi Remond Medium: PhotographyPrice: $350About: This image was taken while working in our cattle yards at “Morendah”, north-west of Walgett. My son Angus, and Ruby, his enthusiastic kelpie, where yarding cattle when one beast decided to challenge them. The late afternoon light coming through the thick dust provided dramatic colour and atmosphere to the interaction between the three in the moment captured.

Title: DevastationArtist: Larry RindfleishMedium: PhotographyPrice: $180About: This image tries to reflect the fury of Mother Nature. The image was taken of the 2012 bushfires in the Warrumbungle National Park. Unstoppable, these fires consumed everything in their path. And from the devastation, such beauty emerges.

Title: RestingArtist: Larry RindfleishMedium: PhotographyPrice: $160About: Peaceful and serene could describe this scene. You can almost feel the sand beneath your toes and smell the fresh evening air. Very calming.


Title: Respect for allArtist: David PickardMedium: wood burning - timber and steelPrice: NFSAbout: ‘Respect’ continues the theme for ‘Ode to Malala’. There are millions of “Malala’s” across the globe. Grandmothers, Mothers, Aunts, Sisters, Wives and Daughters. These women love and nurture the people in their lives and should be given equal access to all society has to offer.

Title: Dining with a viewArtist: Colin RadfordMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: $700About: This painting reflects my background in building and my love of Architecture.Texture and shadows also play a big part in my work in acrylics.

Title: Head over heelsArtist: Ann RindflieshMedium: PhotographyPrice: $160About: This series of photos was taken at our 2013 Coonamble Rodeo. I thought it was very fitting, as it shows the toughness of both man and animal in the sport. Both rider and horse walked away.


Title: Spirit of ArkaroolaArtist: Karin ThurstonMedium: acrylic on canvasPrice: $2,800About: This image is of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in South Australia. It is a geological wonderland and the nesting site of many eagles. In my time spent there you would see these majestic creatures observing you and soaring in the skies.

Title: UntitledArtist: Samantha TurnbullMedium: natural grass fibresPrice: NFSAbout: A woven mat created by the coiling technqiue that I leant from the Boolarng Nangamai Artists.

Title: RegenerationArtist: Judy ShalhoubMedium: Mixed mediaPrice: $600About: This work was inspired by the bushfires that were in the Warrumbungle National Park early this year. My husband and I were travelling through and the growth was just emerging from beneath the blackened charred landscape. The colours and contrasts stimulated the creation of this work.


Title: Ladies in WaitingArtist: Mardi RemondMedium: Digital ArtPrice: $200About: This image was taken at the ‘Vatua’ woolshed during their annual shearing. These ewes were penned up waiting to be shorn.The light coming into the shed through the skylight diverted my attention to what I felt was an interesting perspective of these sheep.

Title: Floods LamentArtist: Mardi RemondMedium: PhotographyPrice: $200About: This image was taken as I drove across the “Rotten Plain” north-west of Walgett. For two years this fence line and the surrounding country lay submerged under floodwater. The broken fence and the cracked ground were all that remained after the last of the floodwater had evaporated and in the late afternoon sunlight it made a compelling image.

Title: BirdsnestArtist: Judy ShalhoubMedium: WatercolourPrice: $350About: This artwork was is of a birdnest that was hidden beneath the leaves of a tree in my backyard. I used watercolours to capture the colours and textures.

Title: The HorsesArtist: Sara WilliamsMedium: PhotographyPrice: $160About: The big tree was the inspiration for this photo. It is a beautiful old tree and must have been here for years. The winter morning shows the briskness of the dawn through the horses’ breaths.


Title: The DamArtist: Sara WilliamsMedium: PhotographyPrice: $160About: The reflection in the water inspired this photo. The water was clear and reflected the trees, the sky and the landscape and in the foreground you can see what is underneath the water. The dam was full and gave me the impression of peace and tranquillity.

Title: Bumper YearArtist: Sara WilliamsMedium: PhotographyPrice: $160About: The stalk of wheat grain stands out as a promise of a good harvest and a good year to come.


Title: Woven BasketArtist: Samantha TurnbullMedium: woven fibres - grass and canePrice: NFSAbout: A woevn basket created through a weaving technique called ‘twinning’ that I learnt from the Boolarng Nangamai Artists when they visited Coonamble.

Title: SilenceArtist: Sally Underwood-NalderMedium: charcoal on stonehenge paperPrice: $1,250About: Sounds of footsteps falling, reveals the wearer.For shoes carry the impression of their owner.When shoes are empty, stillness falls.

Title: JourneyArtist: Suzanne WebbMedium: ceramicsPrice: $250About: ‘Journey’ follows paths and roads you take within your life taking in the colours and textures, the people and places you come across in your journey.

Notes

Title: Water CreaturesArtist: Frank WrightMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: NFSAbout: This work is of the creatures that live in and around the river systems..

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Title: Almost HereArtist: Sara WilliamsMedium: PhotographyPrice: $160About: The new day has almost broken and you can see the promise of a beautiful day rising up behind the old gum tree. I was inspired about the quietness and stillness of the morning.

Title: UntitledArtist: Frank WrightMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: $1,600About: The picture shows animals in which are known by the Gamilaroi people. Such animals were hunted as a food source, body protection, weapons and many more such as spears, knives and utensils. The animals and the land were used wisely for the land, and upon the land. This made everything equal and created the circle of life.

Title: TurtleArtist: Frank WrightMedium: Acrylic on canvasPrice: NFSAbout: This is of an freshwater long necked turtle swimming in the waters of the Namoi River.


Sarah Dugan - Walgett (Outback Arts)About the artist:My artistic practice involves the exploration of the subjective and cultural reading of the Australian landscape within the context of the Australian gothic. Landscape is created and read through individual imagination, cultural memories and history and Australia’s particularly violent and recent history creates an anxiety within our physical and imaginative readings of place. My interest lies within this anxiety and how it is manifested within our imaginations.

Alison Dent– Gulargambone (Outback Arts)About the artist:Alison lives with her husband John outside Gulargambone and runs a farm. Her work is derived from the environment in which she lives. Her favourite material, steel, has thrust her into the spotlight with her works appearing in local, regional and metropolitan exhibitions. Alison has exhibited in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Bull Dust to Bitumen, Walgett, Sculptures in the Garden, Mudgee, Heritage Highland Gardens, Orange, Outback Archies, Coonamble, and Lambrig in the ACT

Clem Edwards - Bourke (Outback Arts)About the artist:Clem works as the Regional Indigenous Cultural Development Officer in Bourke and in this capacity explores his own Aboriginal art practice. Clem works in a variety of mediums including painting and weaving.

Deirdre Edwards—Broken Hill (West Darling Arts)About the artist:I am a visual artist who specialises in mixed medium and intaglio and embossed etchings. My creative practice is based from my Studio Gallery at 34 Williams Lane Broken Hill. Principally my art is contemporary with the incorporation of sporadic realism. My subject matter varies; I like a challenge and enjoy theme work. Contact: www.djdee.com.au [email protected] Phone: 0411019879

Jude Fleming - Warren (Outback Arts)About the artist:“My painting practice is about landscape and the love of country. The beauty, solitude of the wide open spaces of the Australian bush. I live in and travel through the great Australian outback, making works based on my experiences.”

Jenny Garnett - Lightning Ridge (Outback Arts)About the artist:Jenny is an emerging artist from Lightning Ridge. Her mediums include acrylic on canvas, mixed media and fabric art.

Tracy Gauci - Broken Hill (West Darling Arts)About the artist:Tracy has been painting for 18 months. Under the guidance of artist Amanda Johnson. Tracy is a hairdreser by trade and said she enjoys re-capturing beautiful moments in nature in her region.

About the Artists

Helen Barnett - Broken Hill (West Darling Arts)About the artist:Helen is new to the arts and aims to capture the majestic beauty of the landscape around her. Helen lives in between Broken Hill and Adelaide.

Margaret Beck—Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:“I live in a farming background but was brought up in a family where there was always a paintbrush or pencils nearby and encouraged by an artistic mother and grandmother who have influenced me somewhat. I enjoy doing abstracts often and I can never really imagine ahead what the finished painting will resemble. I usually have to stop myself at some stage to avoid overdoing it. Above all, I aim to create a piece that is both pleasant to the eye and lifts the spirit of the eye of the viewer.

Greg Brennan—Narromine (Orana Arts)About the artist:Greg lives and works in Narromine and paints mainly for pleasure. Greg displays his work at the Narromine Hot Bread Shop as well as the Studio Gallery (open by appointment). “I have always had the same artistic interest in traditional happenings and the world around me and mainly paint traditional rural scenes. At present I try to compete in as many art shows as I can.” You can visit Greg’s website on www.gregbrennanart.com

Corey Brooks - Bourke (Outback Arts)About the artist:Living in Bourke as an artist it would be hard for me not to attempt to capture the beauty around me. For the last 20 years I’ve been making various forms of art including murals, photography and drawing however currently I’m exploring an acrylic style. Working at the local public school also gives me plenty of opportunities to help out and practice art at the same time.”www.facebook.com/coreybrooksart

Ange Bunner - Baradine (Orana Arts)About the artist:Ange Bunners’ vibrant paintings explore euphoria. Ange lives and works outside of Baradine and takes inspiration from the landscape around her. Ange uses brash colour and expressive lines through palette knife. Her paintings portray the strength and beauty in everyone’s lives.

Fiona Buchanan - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:Fiona enjoys working in watercolours and enjoys painting birds and animals.

Rachel Cant - Trangie (Orana Arts)About the artist:Many of Rachel Cant’s works feature the creeks and landscapes, stock and people of her world in the Trangie/ Warren area. With no formal art tuition past high school she works mostly in pastels. This medium captures her love of colour and light and provides a no mess no fuss opportunity to ‘paint’.

For more information on the artists or for their contact details please speak to the Outback Arts staff or phone 0268 222 484


Georgia Mansur - Mudgee (Orana Arts)About the artist:Georgia moved from California to Australia in 1984 to help her husband develop a cotton farm in the outback. She painted as a creative outlet and a way to cope with the isolation and loneliness of a new and very different life in Australia. Mansur now resides in Mudgee, NSW. Georgia feels art has always been about communication~ who I am, who you are and how we are connected through our humanity, relationship to this Earth, and our place in history. Mansur’s paintings reflect her deep connection with the land and her passion to capture a fleeting moment of time that stops people in their tracks to notice how lucky we really are to be surrounded by such breathtaking beauty.

Melissa Murray - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:Melissa lives and works in Coonamble. A self professed local Melissa works in a variety of mediums to capture the moments that ignite her imagination.

Vikki Murray - Lightning Ridge (Outback Arts)About the artist:Taking pictures helps me navigate my way through life’s journey and the world around me. It is my chosen tool of creative expression. The more I ponder the bigger questions, the more the practice of taking pictures nudges me towards the answers. What is revealed often poses more questions, thus the creative process continues.I can pursue this passion in an area that provides endless opportunities to explore texture and colour in its many forms. Having lived in Lightning Ridge for the past 24 years, my work is often informed by old machinery, oxidized metal and vehicles and corrugated iron, it surrounds me on a daily basis.Though I have involved in photography for some time, every day is an opportunity to learn more and the digital process is something that excites and inspires me.

James Nalder - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:James works as a farmer on the eastern side of Coonamble. Photography being a source of inspiration for him James takes time to capture the unique moments and images that can be found in and around the land he lives and works on.

Paris Norton - Coonabarrabran (Orana Arts)About the artist:I am a visual artist specialising in photography. My images explore my connection to culture and country. I try to capture the spirit of my subject and allow people to make their own connections.

Johanna Parker - Lightning Ridge (Outback Arts)About the artist: Johanna Parker is a descendent of the Muruwari tribe of South QLD and north-west NSW area. Johanna is a professional Indigenous artist who creates artworks, photography, computer graphics.


Coleen Graham - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:Having been born in South Africa I seem to have an innate sense of colour. It shapes my life and my paint-ings. I have travelled extensively and feel that also colours my outlook on life. My art is my passion and I love to see the smiles on peoples faces when they see my art.For further works visit Coleen’s website http://www.karibu-art-production.com/

Amanda Johnson - Broken Hill (West Darling Arts)About the artist:It’s all about colour. From the pure brush strokes of my signature flowers to the reflection on the girder work of a mine headframe, colour combines to create a recognisable image.I have painted my whole life. Colour has always fascinated me. Light and shadow, the core of everything.My gallery opened in October 2006 in the main street of Broken Hill with my signature on the window.Amanda’s website is: www.amandajohnsonartist.com.au/home

Taylor Jurd - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:Photography for me is a means of expression; through it I am given the chance to show others how I view the world. It is a way of conveying my inner most thoughts, desires and beliefs. Most importantly photography has also helped me to reveal things about myself that I would not ever openly discuss, this includes my Aboriginal heritage, inner acceptance and the pressures of life.

Anna Kaineder - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:I have been working with clay for the last 6 years. After studying at Brookvale TAFE I have continued at the newly formed ceramics studio in Coonamble. I enjoy working with clay because it is forgiving.

Susan Lawrance - Walgett (Outback Arts)About the artist:Former successful Interior Designer in Sydney, Susan left Sydney in the mid 2000’s to travel around Australia. This journey reconnected her with the bush and its people and reignited her passion for painting. Susan now teaches, mentors and works in the Walgett community building capacity with the Indigenous people through Outback Arts as the Regional Indigenous Cultural Development Officer. She is also a grazier and part-time Interior Designer.

Susan Leonard - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:Susan lives in Coonamble and works as a teacher. Susan works in paints as well as wood burning. “I am an artist who does not produce enough art! Being a full time teacher might have something to do with that. I love to paint whatever image comes to mind.”

Katherine McInroy - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:I love exploring this amazing country, camera in hand. Some of the most spectacular scenery is all around us and I am enjoying a very new challenge of trying to capture the magnificent night skies. They create an unreal landscape, incorporating dramatic beauty embroided by science and legend.

About the Artists



Karin Thurston– Lightning Ridge (Outback Arts)About the artist:Karin paints from her own studio in the peaceful setting of the Lightning Ridge preserved opals fields. “Art to me, is a living expression of who I am, it is from my deepest spiritual plane. Originating from a Gamilaraay background, spirituality exists in all my art forms - painting, prose, poetry, pottery and photography. I am of the Dhulii, sand goanna people and my spirit is ‘Giniybarra- the tree’. My art is the story of my life. Karrin works as the Regional Indigenous Cultural Development Officer for Outback Arts in Lightning Ridge.

Samantha Turnbull - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:Making art is something I’ve always done from a young age. It’s something I like to do and it expresses who I am. I like drawings, sketching and weaving.My environment and landscape inspires me and my Aboriginal Wailwan culture as well as my family. They are who I am. Samantha works as the Regional Indigenous Cultural Development Officer for Outback Arts in Coonamble.

Sally Underwood-Nalder - Gilgandra (Orana Arts)About the artist:Celebrating the extraordinary within the ordinary, through association and belonging.My process involves collecting and recording moments that hold stories, personal stories.Listening for those stories through connections to simple objects, everyday objects and more often than not, overlooked objects.

Suzanne Webb - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:From Coonamble Sue, is a part-time ceramicist who works at the local ptrimary school. Part of the Coonam-ble Ceramics Collective Sue creates works that inspire her to make people think about the creative process.

Sara Williams - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:I’m a amateur photographer that enjoys taking pictures of my natural surroundings and things that inspire my creativity.I’m drawn to such things as light, highlights, reflections and leading lines.

Frank Wright– Walgett (Outback Arts)About the artist:Originally from Walgett, Frank is from the Gamilaroi/Yuwaalaraay country. Frank works with traditional Indigenous scenes which depict the animals, stories and the land of his peoples.“I (get inspiration) from my grandparents and (the memories) of listening to them talk around the campfire and then I’d put those stories into pictures…the art is drawn the way you would see them (the stories in pictures) The way I paint is the way you would see them drawn around the campfire.”Frank has been painting professionally for 13 years.

David Pickard - Bourke (Outback Arts)About the artist:I’ve been an artist for over thirty years, however, I rarely find the time to create my own work. I teach in secondary school and my creative efforts were generally focussed on my students and their attempts to realise their visions. For the past two years I’ve been fortunate to find myself teaching in Western NSW. During this time I have been able to pursue some of my own creative interests. I was able to develop my skills with wood burning and this has allowed me to create narrative portraits. I hope the images I’ve created engage the audience and invite debate and comment.To contact David phone 0401 464 770.

Colin Radford - Broken Hill (West Darling Arts)About the artist:With my early retirement I fulfilled my dream of painting. I commenced art classes with Amanda Johnson in February 2007 and use painting to fill in my time and to help me relax.The first Art competition I entered was the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 2008 Outback Art Prize. I have been fortunate to have had 2 works chosen for entry in 2008 and 2010.I have entered paintings in the Lifeline Annual Art Exhibition and I have sold paintings each year.In 2010 I studied certificate 2 & 3 in Fine Arts at TAFE and continue to learn from fellow artists.The majority of my artwork is inspired by the history and wealth of subjects in and around Broken Hill. To contact email [email protected]

Mardi Rémond - Walgett (Outback Arts)About the artist:I am married and live with my husband on a broad acre cropping and grazing property an hour north-west of Walgett. We have three children. I enjoy all areas of photography and particularly love the fact that photography allows me to connect with my environment and brings me into contact with people from all walks of life.

Ann Rindfleish - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:I am an amateur photographer who enjoys capturing moments in time while on holidays or at special occasions to later share with family and friends. I enjoy showcasing the beauty of our amazing country

Larry Rindfleish - Coonamble (Outback Arts)About the artist:“I have been taking photos since my early teens. I have a growing passion for photography, my ambition is to capture, preserve and showcase the true magnificence of Mother Nature.All people, all creatures large and small, the beautiful oceans and spectacular wilderness, the outback and the skies. It all needs to be recorded for the world to share. I can only hope that I do her justice.”

Judy Shalhoub - Gilgandra (Orana Arts)About the artist:Judy lives in Gilgandra and has held both solo and group exhibitions across Central West NSW as well as abroad and state-wide. Judy paints in her own studio in a variety of mediums.

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Contributing Shires

Outback Arts: Bourke, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and WarrenOrana Arts: Dubbo, Gilgandra Shire, Mid-Western Regional Council,

Narromine Shire, Warrumbungle ShireWest Darling Arts: Broken Hill, Central Darling, Wentworth,

Unincorporated Area (top far west remote NSW).

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Documents

Outback · PDF fileand textures of Brahman cattle. ... I started this painting with images ... Outback Archies of Landscape, Legends and Lifelines 2013