Roxanne Lillis

Artist Description Of Their Work And/Or Studio

My artworks are created following sketches on our acreage of virgin bushland. My studio overlooks regenerating bushland and the slow return of fauna. Oil paints and glazes are applied in layers attempting to capture not only the recovery, but the history of trauma. This has become essential in my mode of existence since the devastation of losing everything in a bushfire; seeping into my heart and rationale. The paintings, on canvas, are simultaneously philosophical and literal. My intention is to create ambiguous organic forms. The ambiguity opens diverse interpretations. Whimsical yet solemn, in an abstract expressionist style.

Artist Biography

“Initially studied at the Julian Ashton Art School. Then followed a Bachelor of Creative Arts and subsequently a Post-Graduate degree in Master of Art (Honours with Excellence), University of NSW Art & Design. Exhibitions include group and solo shows, accompanied by awards throughout Australia. “PhoenixRising is a powerful, dynamic painting, the pictorial space resolved by both kinetic mark making and confident colour-blocking. Bravo, to a very worthy winner!” – Del Kathryn Barton” Roxanne Lillis

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