Events & Exhibitions
Eco Dying with Coralee Asker
April 21, 2024
Cost: $50 per person
Coralee has been practicing art her whole life, and print making for 27 years. She has a Fine Arts Honors Degree from Federation University in Ceramics with a minor in Printmaking. She currently practices print making and bookmaking using the papers from her eco dying practice.
Coralee resides in Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Australia and teaches through Wallace House, which is an incorporated, not for profit Art Precinct in Australia. Coralee has participated in about 20 group exhibitions with her printmaking.
From her class you will come away with a number of examples printed in two different ways, which can be used in projects such as art making, card making, and spur your creativity to use them in ways in which you have not yet thought of as this is a stepping off point for your journey with eco dyeing.
Coralee uses her papers for collage, cards, reprinting imagery on to them of a nature theme and for making book pages and covers. She will just be showing how to use different types of paper in this dyeing process but there will be a little information on fabric dyeing as well. If any participants wanted to bring small card size pieces of silk, wool, or cotton, they would get a bit of an idea of how they print as well.
A booklet will be supplied to each student to take home and a list of supplies needed will be provided upon booking your space. This class will be approximate 4 hours long with 2 separate dying lots
Without Saying a Word
The NTAC Gallery at Evergreen; May 3 - 27, 2024
Opening Reception May 3, 2024, 1-4pm
Open Tues, Weds, Fri & Sat, 1-4pm
Teresa Selbee-Baker
I have a passion for the creative exploration of multiple mediums, including
oil paint, photography, and various painting techniques. My art is a
reflection of my journey through life, seen through the lens of my unique
experiences and feminine perspectives. Throughout my artistic career, I’ve
been consistently drawn to the themes of memory, identity, and the impact
of loss on the narrative of my life. I consider myself an observer of the world
around me. I find myself dissecting shapes, colours, edges, and contours, all
in pursuit of a deeper understanding. It’s this curiosity that drives me to
create, to explore, and to uncover the hidden stories beneath the surface.
This 100 Heads project is a continued exploration of my identity and
curiosity as an artist. It allowed me the time and space to explore my
inclination towards portraits. The power of a facial expression that can
speak so much of a person’s world has become a driving force in my artistic
journey. The project offered me play and experimentation, which is a vital
element in my process and the space to be free from constraints while having
the opportunity to explore new mediums and techniques. The heads project
let me develope the skill of capturing the likeness of my references. I aim to
seamlessly integrate the insights I’ve gained from this project into my
upcoming creative endeavours. The lessons learned here will serve as a
foundation, guiding and inspiring my exploration in new projects.
Portraiture has been a recurring motif in my work. I’ve placed these portraits
in stark contrast to disconnected landscapes, creating a visual tension that
captivates the viewer’s imagination. The juxtaposition allows me to explore
the interplay between the individual and the environment, shedding light on
the relationship between the two. I incorporate the textures of surfaces I am
painting on, allowing them to seamlessly integrate into my creative process.
My main focus is oil paint, that lets me explore the tactile quality of different
brush strokes, infusing my creations with an interesting sense of touch. My
artwork speaks to the story of a woman searching for, observing and settling
the different parts of herself.
