Marilynne Barnes
CREATIVE PRACTICE
Figurative artist in painting drawing and sculpture.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a drawer, painter, sculptor of people. I love the shapes found in and around the human form. Body language is a fascination to me. I try to capture the slight nuances of movement within the human body that relay the mood of the subject. I want the viewer to be able to recognize what the subject is feeling, to believe that they are seeing some secret part of that person. I love to draw and draw and draw some more. Sometimes I think that painting gets in the way of a good drawing. Nevertheless, I do enjoy painting and my techniques vary from thin layers of glazes to thick textured surfaces. Every work is an experiment for me. I allow the work to dictate what technique I will use and often I am taken on a completely different direction to the one I started on. Every work is a new and exciting journey for me.
BIO
2001 Advanced Diploma Fine Arts Tamworth TAFE
2000 Diploma Fine Arts Tamworth TAFE
1997 Certificate IV fine arts Tamworth TAFE
1996 Book Illustration RMIT
1981 Bachelor Fine Arts Newcastle University ( 2 3rds completed )
1965 Lessons with John Ogburn Sydney
I have been lucky to have known and worked with some very talented artists who have been generous with sharing their knowledge with me. These experiences have been the most rewarding and influential ones in my artistic journey.
CONTACT
0417336278
marilynnebarnes@outlook.com