100 Artworks for a Koala entry by Tracie MacVean. Title: ‘Koala escaping flames‘ – oil on canvas.
Tracie MacVEAN
Artist based in Victoria, Australia. A painter in all mediums.
“Two of my great passions in life are the environment and painting.”
100 Artworks for a Koala entry: Title: ‘Koala escaping flames‘ Size: 40cm w x 30cm h | Medium: oil on canvas
“I’ve never really used red, orange and yellow in my colour palette until December 30th 2019, when I was evacuated and saw the nearby mountains glow red. This sight of the ominous glow filled me with a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear and wonder. My work has never been quite the same since.“ Tracie MacVean
Artist bio
Two of my great passions in life are the environment and painting. Through painting I question our role in relation with nature as I seek to spread the awareness that the natural world is threatened both directly by human abuse and indirectly by overpopulation. It is obvious that we – modern society – have become increasingly detached from nature and in order to secure a place for future generations (all species alike) it is vital that we tune ourselves in with the environment and regain greater awareness of our planet and thus take better responsibility of it.
Environmental themes have always dominated my paintings yet a passion for the human form is ever present. I portray nature and our ecosystem as a figure that we can directly relate to and understand expressions. Often the human form is depicted as a substitute where native animals should be, fragile and exposed, or shown symbolic of all humanity and its power over nature. These paintings expose the fragility and grief our Mother Nature endures.
The truth is that we are part of nature as anything else, we are made up of the same elements and our bodies can tune into the same vibrations, but ultimately, WE are nature.
Artist exhibitions | murals awards
2020
“Nature & Us” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
2019
Mural – Early Years Academy childcare, Thurgoona NSW
Mural – Westside Community Centre, West Albury NSW
Mural on car for “The Shitbox Rally 2019
Mural – The Goddess Emporium, Albury NSW
2018
Mural – The Sustainable Activities Centre, Wodonga Vic
Mural – GIGS Artists’ Studios, Lincoln Causeway Wodonga Vic
“Other Places and Inner Spaces” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
Mural on a piano – Cube, Wodonga Vic
“From The Heart” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
2017
Mural – Cocoa Collective, Albury NSW
Mural – Calm Companions, Gold Coast, Queensland
Vinyl Wrap Mural – Wodonga Council, Stanley St, Wodonga Vic
“Solo exhibition” The Secret Cup Café, Wodonga
“Collectively 2016” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
2016
“Fear Uprooted” Solo Exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“Collectively 2015” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“Analogous” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
2015
Mural – Glenrowan Tourist Centre, Glenrowan Vic
Mural – Possum Works, Albury NSW
“Encompass” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“People’s Choice’’ Award Winner for “Encompass” exhibition
2014
“The Flourishing and the Fragile” solo exhibition, Elvery Fine Art Gallery, Chiltern
“Borderville” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“Jump In” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“StartUP” exhibition, Bright Court House, Bright
2013
“Trinity College Art Exhibition Acquisitive Award” exhibition, Thurgoona
“Flora and Fauna” Solo exhibition, Creators Art Gallery, Wodonga
“Emerging Artist Award Winner” Chiltern Art Show, Chiltern Community Hall
“People’s Choice” Award Winner for “Nude” exhibition
“Nude” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“Black and White” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“Segments” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“Go Figure” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
“Hume Building Society Acquisitive Art Award” art prize finalist, Art Space, Wodonga
2012
“Evolve” exhibition, Regional Art Gallery, Albury
2011
“Rock Paper Scissors” exhibition, Creators Art Gallery, Wodonga
“Transient” exhibition, Gigs Art Gallery
2010
“Manna” exhibition, Regional Art Gallery, Albury
“Presence” Solo Exhibition, Creators Art Gallery, Wodonga
Artist education
2015 – 2017: Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Fine Art)Charles Sturt University
2008 – 2012:Completed Advanced Diploma of Fine ArtsAlbury Riverina TAFE
Artist contact
instagram: @traciemacveanartwork
www.traciemacvean.com.au
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