A solo exhibition by Ann Thomson, one of Australia’s iconic female artists is showing at Mitchell Fine Art in Fortitude Valley from March 25th.
Thomson, who is originally from Brisbane, has been painting for over 50 years and has taken her art around the world. After periods in New York and London Thomson is now based in Sydney.
Since graduating from the National Art School in 1962 Ann Thomson has become a force in the Australian art scene. Now in her late 80’s Thomson is known for her vibrant, expressive artworks.
Her paintings are drawn from memories and experiences of places and things. Those memories and experiences are in themselves vast and colourful. Her works are not intended to replicate a scene or a landscape, the intention is to evoke the sense of place and the associated feelings that are induced.
Ann Thomson’s new exhibition draws from a multitude of residencies and painting expeditions around the world. “Brisbane is where I grew up and where my inspiration and influences began”, says Thomson “My painting has always moved between representation and abstraction which I continue to explore today”.
From the Snowy Mountains to the rainforests and islands of Far North Queensland Thomson’s painting explore the concept of air and space.
Official Opening celebrations – Friday 27th March, 6 – 8pm.
Artist Talk and Q&A – Saturday 28th March, 2pm.
Mitchell Fine Art is open 6 days a week from Monday to Friday 10am to 5.30pm and Saturday 10am until 5pm, with onsite parking available.
Art lovers can sign up to the gallery’s mailing list via the website to receive information on exhibitions and events or follow the gallery can be followed on Facebook and Instagram.
Mitchell Fine Art is located at 86 Arthur St in Fortitude Valley Brisbane. The gallery is open 6 days a week and provides free onsite parking.
Art lovers can sign up to the gallery’s mailing list to receive information on exhibitions and events or follow the gallery on Facebook and Instagram.
Image: ANN THOMSON | NEWHAVEN IV, acrylic on linen, 122 x 153cm
