100 Artworks for a Koala entry by Lesley KANE . Title: ‘ Tree Hugger ‘ – oil pastel
Lesley KANE
Multi award-winning Artist based in Mackay, Queensland, Australia
“Art and creativity are, and always will be, my first passion.”
100 Artworks for a Koala entry: Title: ‘ Tree Hugger ‘
Size: W 32cm x H 42cm Medium: oil pastel on printed callagraph paper
“ Cute and cuddly is the common perception of koalas – but fragile, endangered and resilient is a more accurate description. If we don’t keep and manage their food supply of fresh and abundant gum leaves they risk extinction. ‘ Tree Hugger ‘ is aimed at alerting more people about restoration and sustainability of Australia’s unique landscape and the koala friendly gum trees which are so important to their survival. “ Lesley Kane
Artist statement / bio
Lesley KANE “Layers of memories, drawings, and texture inform my art practice. I’m fortunate to live on the Queensland coast and I continue to explore it each day. My local environment is the inspiration for my artwork, and the stimulant for a experimenting with all things creative – including painting, drawing, environmental sculpture, printmaking, craft, teaching and mentoring.”
Artist exhibitions
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020 “Kimberley Escape” – Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens
2017 “Recent Works” Jubilee Gallery Mackay
2017 “Marking Time” Gallery 48 The Strand Townsville
2017 “Lunaverse” Art, Poetry, Music in a Yoga studio – Anywhere Festival
2012 “Recent Work” Mill Gallery Yeppoon
2011 “Shell Shock” Umbrella Studio Townsville
2011 “Who Minds the Shells” Coalface Gallery Moranbah
2010 “Who Minds the Shells” Artspace Mackay
2008 “Noughts & Crosses” Barossa Regional Gallery
2007 “Noughts & Crosses” Arthouse Mackay
“Sinistra” Gargett Gallery
2005 “Letters of Intent” Whitsunday Anglican School
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2020 “Libris Awards” Artspace Mackay
2020 Sugartime – Jubilee Centre
2020 Cedar Gallery Eungella
2019 “Foundations in Drawing” – Artspace Mackay
2017 “Fiji Greenhouse” – CQU Gallery, Mackay
2014 “Colours of the Coral” – Museum of Tropical North Queensland
2013 “Libris Awards” Artspace Mackay
2012 “Looking Forward Looking Back” Artspace Mackay
2010 “Printbank” Artspace Mackay
2010 “Libris Awards” Artspace Mackay
2008 “Libris Awards” Artspace Mackay
2007 “Flying Arts Brisbane” Metro Arts Brisbane
2007 “Flying Arts Regional” Rockhampton Regional Gallery
2006 “Compact Prints” Umbrella Studio Townsville
2006 “Flying Arts Regional” Pinnacles Gallery Thuringowa
2005 “Habitus Habitat – Great!walks Art & Environment” Artspace
2004 “The River” Artspace Mackay
2002/02 “Flying Arts INK” Tour selected galleries QLD, NSW, NT
2D Media, H Block Exhibition, QUT, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane
2012 Moreton Bay Art Awards (Finalist), Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
artist publications
Subtle Body Colour Bracelet
Kerr, J & Seevink, J (2014) ‘Synthesizing Form And Data: Developing Practices For Student Engagement And Learning’ Parsons Journal for Information Mapping New York. Volume V1, (Issue 3 Summer). Page 8-9.
Artist awards
SELECTED AWARDS
2019 Winner Drawing Award, Mackay Art Society
2016 Winner Open, Pioneer Valley Arts
2016 First Prize Works on Paper Mackay Art Society
2013 First Prize Landscape/Seascape Mackay Art Society
2012 First Prize Open Sarina Scope
2009 Winner Inaugural Postcard Prize Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
2009 Winner Contemporary Prize Mackay Art Society
2008 First Prize Works on Paper
2007 First Prize Local Artist, Mackay Art on Show
2003 BHP Cannington Drawing Award Cloncurry Arts Council
2002 Print Award Sugartime Art Exhibition
2002 Winner Open Pioneer Valley Arts Inc
2002 Contemporary Figurative Award Sarina Visual Arts,
2001 SAS Strategic Award Barcaldine Arts
Artist public art
2019 5th Lane Street Art Project
2017 “Lunaverse” Installation Anywhere Festival
2105 Installation, Wave Harp, Strand Ephemera, collaboration with Jenni Hanna, Neil Brookes.
2014 Mural, Time Lapse, Mackay Entertainment Centre
2014 Mural on Ceiling, Wartime Aircraft, collaboration with Jenni Hanna, RSL Finch Hatton Sub Branch
2008 Mural, Underground Miners, Jennmar Australia Pty Ltd Mackay
2008 Shadow Puppets, Design & Performance Assistant, River Rock to Mountain Top Festival
2004 Pole Painting Project, Pioneer Valley Arts
2004 Mural Project, Gargett State School
2002 Pole Painting Project, Mackay
Artist community based involvement
2018 – 13 Visual Arts Advisory Committee, Mackay Regional Council, member
2018 – 04 Artspace Mackay, Volunteer
2013 River Rock to Mountain Top Festival, Arts Trail Participant
2012 – 03 Gargett Gallery Director, Artist in Residence
2010 River Rock to Mountain Top Festival, Piano with Attitude Project Manager
2010 – 04 Flying Arts Inc, Regional Rep
2009 Mackay Festival of Arts, Divine Kitchen Drawing Class
2009 – 08 Mackay Regional Council, Rural Affairs Advisory Committee Delegate
2009 -08 Abaf Arts & Business, Committee Member
2009 – 089 River Rock to Mountain Top Festival, Assistant Processional Puppets Project
2007 Middlemount Arts Council, Residency, Coalfields to Coast Festival
2005 – 1997 Variety Club Qld – Bash entrant 5
2003 Mirani Shire Council, Australia Day Cultural Award
1998 Mirani Rotary Club, Vocational Service Award
1997 Pioneer Valley Tourism & Development – Community Service Award
Artist contact
facebook : https://www.facebook.com/lesley.kanebigpond
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