ALONG THE WATER’S EDGE

"Along the Water's Edge" is a body of work made over the Summer and Autumn of 2024. The mixed media paintings on canvas express my appreciation of spending time outdoors and the enjoyment of being in the landscape.

Dividing my week between the stunningly beautiful coast of the Illawarra and the rugged majesty of Belmore Falls has been a great opportunity to consider how nature can evoke feelings of joy and abundance, and also the sense of sadness and loss.

Some days tranquility comes through connecting with nature, sometimes restlessness. Often a feeling of being nurtured by the natural world brings with it a deep feeling of appreciation and love.

Whatever arises on any given day the experience is enriched by making paintings.

Artist’s Bio

Sandy Gill has lived in Belmore Falls for the best part of thirty years. After completing studies in Visual Arts at TAFE Illawarra, Campbelltown and Moss Vale, Sandy graduated from the Australian National University in 2005.

A conviction that Art is for everyone, to be shared and celebrated and made by anyone who thinks it might be fun, satisfying, healing, or provide opportunities to tell stories and connect with others, influenced Sandy to go on to further studies in Education (UOW) and Community Services.

Sandy has worked with Art in the Community (alongside a surprising variety of other occupations) over the last twenty-five years. Her work has been in many group exhibitions.

"Along the Water's Edge" is Sandy's first solo exhibition.

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This exhibition was generously sponsored by Mandy & Jeremy Perrott. 

If you’d like to sponsor an artist to exhibit at the SHAC please contact the gallery manager for details. gallery@theshac.coma.au