THREE VISIONS | Abernethy | Baxter | Tremewen is an exhibition presenting distinctive perspectives and methodologies of three accomplished artists and friends.
Abernethy and Tremewen concentrate on interpreting patterns and shadows encountered in their daily environments, skilfully integrating these observations into their work.
Baxter investigates his surroundings through innovative techniques, placing emphasis on vivid colours and abstract interpretations of everyday life.
Tremewen employs a graphic approach to document his environment while both Baxter and Abernethy take a more free, abstract approach.
Collectively, the artists offer significant expertise and individual insight in their depictions of the world around them.
Quiet Reflection will be open to the public at the Feather & Lawry Gallery, 4 Russell Street, Toowoomba City from Monday 16th June until Friday 11th July (gallery open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
About the artist
Highly symbolic, Febe’s practice flits between figurative, abstract and landscape. She is best known for her figures with recurring motifs such as birds (totems), animals, dolls, balloons and masks. Shapes, scribbles and written words often appear from within the textured layers of her work, sometimes visible, sometimes painted over.
When Febe was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, her mental health experience became a life-changing catalyst. She left a successful nursing career to follow a quest for artistic knowledge and expression, resulting in completing a Diploma of Visual Arts. She soon discovered her instinctive and organic style held broader appeal and creating art became a significant part of her daily maintenance and continued practice providing an outlet to express her emotions.
Febe utilises a wide variety of materials to achieve her mixed media pieces, often using combinations of oil, acrylic, charcoal, ink, bitumen and collaged materials. She allows her immediate emotions and intuition to dictate how each art piece evolves. Often with the use of symbolic references, the message, meaning or narrative behind her art trumps the medium.
Febe encourages the viewer to find a personal connection with her art emotionally or within their own life's journey.
During her 25-year art career, Febe’s pieces have found a place in private homes and commercial locations within Australia, USA, UK, Asia and Saudi Arabia.