Anna Henderson
CREATIVE PRACTICE
Mixed media and ceramics.
Mixed media, semi abstract landscapes & ceramics.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I live in a quiet, isolated part of the New England Tablelands. I am surrounded by a landscape that is forever changing. My work is therefore forever changing. My mixed media work is semi-abstract and abstract. It sometimes deals with the extremely complex relationship between humans and the land and our environment. We are in awe of it, we destroy it, we idealise it, we alter it, we buy and sell it, we use its resources, and we create new environments. My paintings are silent and lonely, the many layers of paint creating a history and strength to these portraits of the land.
BIO
2018 “Artist’s Story” An exhibition of paintings and ceramics. Weswal Gallery, Tamworth. NSW.
2016 “Crash Pads” spirituality, relationships, spiritual practice, architecture, Gallery 126, Armidale NSW.
2015 “Caravan” Paintings and Ceramics, Haydon Hall, Murrurundi
2014 “Interconnect” Paintings and Ceramics, New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale.
2013 “22 Journeys” Paintings and Ceramics, Gallery 126, Armidale
2012 “Changing Moods” Paintings and Ceramics, Haydon Hall, Murrurundi
2011 “Still” Ceramics and Paintings, New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale
GROUP EXHIBITIONS....more recent
2021 New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale NSW. New England Landscapes
2020 Christmas Exhibition, Gallery 126, Armidale. NSW
2018 Ceramics and Paintings. Gallery 126, Armidale. NSW
2017 Parallax Art Fair, London UK
2017 Christmas Exhibition, Gallery 126, Armidale.
AWARDS
2021 Armidale Art Prize, Armidale Art Gallery, Armidale NSW Sculpture Section 1st Prize
2019 Armidale Art Prize, Armidale NSW – Painting Section - 1st Prize.
2018 Pro Hart Art Prize, Broken Hill - Finalist
2018 The Armidale Art Prize, Painting Section – First Prize
2017 The Armidale Art Prize, Sculpture Section – First Prize.
2015 Frost over Barraba, Packing Room Prize, Ceramics, Highly Commended Sculpture, Highly Commended
Pro art Art Prize, Broken Hill - Finalist
Muswellbrook Art Prize Finalist
2014 Norvill Art Prize – Winner. Murrurundi NSW
Norvill Art Prize - Finalist
Frost over Barraba – Winner - Open Art Section.
Frost over Barraba – Winner – Hand built Pottery
2013 Artavita 4th Contest (On line 759 entries) Santa Barbara CA Honorable Mention
Calleen Art Award, Cowra NSW – selected finalist
CONTACT
(02) 6779 7534
annaghenderson@gmail.com