BRONWEN MARTIN
- INSPIRED BY NATURE : A GIFT OF FLOW -
Opening 6PM Friday 11 September
11 September - 11 October
STUDIO OPEN
SATURDAY 10AM - 3PM
SUNDAY 10AM - 2PM
or by appointment
ARTIST STATEMENT
The silver lining of the Covid lockdowns for me included a return to art, after close to a thirty-year gap from making art as a school student. I had time to practise and an absence of multiple demands on my time. In addition, I live in a beautiful rural setting and holiday frequently in beautiful natural environments.
The sky is oblivious to the world’s problems, consistently providing us with the most magical and inspiring sunsets or other cloud formations. I particularly enjoy coastal or mountainous environments. I watch nature change with the seasons and adapt my artistic style to the prevailing weather, often working quickly with a range of implements and techniques to put paint on the paper or canvas in addition to a brush. This process brings me much joy.
Through my work I have also brought pleasure to others. I use my paintings to print cards which can be shared with many. I welcome commissions.
In 2021 I completed an eight-week acrylic painting course with Alison Percy at Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). This, together with one day of oil painting instruction are the only formal art training I have had but I have been committed to accumulating 'time under the brush.' During Covid I offered friends and associates the opportunity to paint a visual record of places they loved. In May 2021 I ran a fundraising effort Bron Martin Painting for SANE Australia.
When not painting I enjoy spending time with my family and friends; teaching English; collaborating with colleagues; snow skiing; playing tennis; walking my dog Milo, and reading. When teaching I am particularly interested in working with students to develop their analytical, critical observation and creative thinking skills … all of which I use whilst painting.
Recognition
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Light Space Time Special Recognition awards for works Christmas Sunset and Wang Road, 11th Open Art Exhibition (August 2021), Walkerville South 11th Annual Seascapes Art Exhibition (October 2021), Glowing Robe 12th Annual Seascapes Art Exhibition (July 2022), 13th Annual Seascapes Exhibition Will It Rain? (June 2023), 16th annual Landscapes Exhibition Sea of Calm and Canola with a Tree (June 2026).
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Fusion Art (January 2024) Exhibition Finalist Our Summer Weather selected for exhibition, (November 2024) Exhibition Finalist Flowers Smiling, (October 2024) Elegance (April 2024).
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Fusion Art (October 2021) Sun Setting Gums finalist and work selected 7th Annual Leaves and Petals Exhibition.
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Fusion Art (November 2021), Eifel Mountains, finalist and work selected 7th Annual Woman Artists Exhibition.
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Talent Prize Award Art Show International Gallery, Open 2022 Juried Art Competition.
SUNSET AT THE STABLES
- TWILIGHT FESTIVAL -
Sunday 4th October | 3-7pm
APPLICATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER.
Stable Studios is very proud to present our biannual evening market, Sunset at the Stables: Twilight Festival.
Following the wonderful success of Solstice at the Stables, we’re excited to bring our next curated event to life and celebrate the arrival of spring in beautiful Beechworth.
Join us for an evening of local artisans and makers, speciality food producers, bespoke beverages, live entertainment and plenty more to discover as the sun goes down.
At the heart of the event is everything we love about Stable Studios: creativity, community, fresh local talent and bringing people together in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Come along for a wander, enjoy something delicious, discover beautiful handmade goods and soak up a spring evening with the Stables crew.