'Silk' is a series of drawings, computer generated images and collages, experimenting with the subtle shapes, forms and colours of the silkworm and spun silk. The original drawings are simple but detailed with some generated and manipulated electronically by Helen to enhance their impact. The result is a body of work that portrays an emotional journal associated with a period of chronic pain Helen experienced as the result of a life-changing injury.
Developing Silk was a form of relaxation and pain diversion for Helen. Because of the social taboos associated with public expression of pain or personal weakness, her responses were cocooned. 'Silk' is her creative expression of those private emotions.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4623 1264
Web:
www.booringa.qld.gov.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Date:
From
08 Oct 08
To
25 Nov 08
Frequency: Once Only
Venue: Maranoa Art Gallery
33 Cambridge Street
Mitchell
Queensland, Australia
4465
ENTRY COSTS
Free Entry: Yes
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
Disabled: There is access for persons with a disability.
Miscellaneous:
Helen has a Diploma of Arts, (Visual Communication) from Queensland College of Art Griffith University and has worked in graphic design in Melbourne, Edinburgh, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Alice Springs and Toowoomba. She has been represented in over 50 galleries, in both commercial and competitive shows, and her work has been acquired for the Suncorp Art Collection (Suncorp Art Awards, 1987) and for the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery (Stanthorpe Art Awards, 1987) and for the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery (Stanthorpe Art Festival, 1990). Helen has also had five solo exhibitions in Brisbane and South East Queensland (1993-2004).
