Born in Melbourne, Ev has
spent most of her life in exploring the state of Victoria and the fascinating
material to be found here. She believes life is found in unexpected
places and beauty in the less than spectacular landscapes. Ev trained
as a Secondary Art and Craft Teacher majoring in printmaking on leaving
school. A later return to University developed the interest in contemporary
art issues and painting. Teaching others gives Ev a contact with
artists at all levels and a sense of satisfaction and sharing.
Her work as an artist has evolved and her use of the watercolour medium
and her sense of who and where we are results in work that gives a personal
slant to the everyday.
Working voluntarily at the
DV LC, APAT Vic Inc and currently AGRA [Australian Guild of Realist Artists]
fosters a sense of giving back for the support she herself has received
over the years. Currently active in the Nillumbik Open Studios program
Ev is enjoying the local connections.
She began full time painting
in 1992 and her work continues to evolve as she pushes the boundaries of
her perceptions and the mediums with which she works. Working
across a variety of mediums from printmaking, on-glaze painting, watercolour,
acrylics and oils she finds the changing technical differences a way to
keep her ideas and vision 'fresh'. Currently her interest in watercolour
and monotypes dominates her work.
Formal Studies:
1967 - 1969 Diploma
of Secondary Art and Craft at Melbourne college and Prahran Technology
1985 - 1987 Melbourne
Uni Bach Ed
Workshops at Print workshop
in Fitzroy
Teaching:
Started in secondary schools
Diamond Valley Learning
Centre. TAFE, Templestowe art Centre, Casual classes at RMIT
Workhops all around Australia
and New Zealand with on glaze and watercolour.
Tutor at Canberra and Cairns
art schools
Private watercolour classes
in Australia and New Zealand
Demonstrations and workshops
for Art Societies.
Memberships
Nillumbik Open Studios Program
APAT Vic Inc
AGRA
Melbourne Society of Women
Painters & Sculptors
Womens Art Register
NAVA
Prizes:
Over 30 first prizes in
painting from Rotary and other shows including
2006 AGRA Art Excellence
Award
Exhibitions:
Solo: 10 solo exhibitions
in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra
Group: Numerous over the
past 20 years
Gallery representation:
McGees Gallery - Mornington
AGRA Galleries
"Saturday Morning, Port Fairy"
