Let me introduce Annette Davis. Aside from her very important role as "mentor" to me, Annette has worked in a range of other visual arts roles over many years including as a well respected art curator, and as the coordinator of the annual national painting prize, the City of Albany Art Prize, and the fabulous Paperatzi events. More recently, Annette has been stepping out of her comfort zone focusing more on the role of "exhibiting artist" herself.
Annette has also earned the label of "marriage saviour" after rescuing my husband and I from each other during the hanging of my Southern Art Trail exhibit. Thank you Annette. I'm willing to return the favour should you ever need it. Here's Annette's answers...
What materials do you work with?
Currently I work with paint, paper, charcoal, cloth, thread - sometimes separately and sometimes altogether!
What's the first artwork you can remember making?
I can remember making a giraffe out of cardboard boxes when I was about 5 years old. I can remember thinking it was absolutely amazing, such a good likeness to a giraffe - definitely a case of 'in the eye of the beholder'!
What inspires you?
Landscape and nature - I love responding directly to a location by capturing the textures through frottage (rubbings), drawing and photography. I'm also fascinated by the layers of stories all around us - finding ways to convey these layers keeps inspiring me.
What has been your proudest artistic achievement so far?
I'd have to say that making the decision to describe myself as an artist is my proudest artistic achievement! That signified a major turning point in my life, and led to me renting a studio space in the old Masonic Lodge in Albany. Eleven other artists have studios there and it is a very encouraging, supportive environment. I feel very lucky to be there. The book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron has been very influential.
How would you describe your creative philosophy?
Just do it, each small step is a step in the right direction.
Where can we see more of your work?
At the IN HOUSE exhibition, November 19-27, 2010, at the Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany.
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