Capturing Traces Left Behind 1994 – 2023
Cape Schanck Victoria 1 – 1994
Tracing the marks left behind along the coastline
Capturing the imperfections and traces left behind in the environment in 1994. 29 years later and still exploring the moments of change, rust and decay, as well as, the renewal and growth, in the transformation of the environment.
Landwrap Series – 2023
The artworks link to the primal aerial view over Australia.
Land Wrap is my relationship with the earth. A subconscious rendering of the desolate wilderness, granite landscapes, deserts, scrubby forests, waterholes and walking tracks of Australia. Being a primal source of the earth , once one is cloaked in “Land Wrap” it gives protection and wisdom for our future survival
Cape Schanck Victoria 2 – 1994
Tracing the marks left behind along the coastline
I want to engage viewers in a conversation about the relationship between our environment, our history, and the importance of embracing the beauty and raw power of the natural environment.
Chequered Flight – 2017
The creation of order out of chaos and the eventual return to randomness along the seine river in France.
Rustmatter 16 – 2018
Marks found traveling on the Metro train system, Paris France
Earth & Bio Dyeing 2020
Wallmatter 8 – 2016
Connections and contrasts of imperfections, found in the urban environment, highlighting, insignificant marks and weathered surfaces.
Acrylic paint & concrete.
Rustmatter 14 – 2016
A visual and textural descent into the abandoned, the derelict, the vacant and the forgotten.
Wallmatter 16 – 2016
Connections and contrasts of imperfections, found in the urban environment, highlighting, insignificant marks and weathered surfaces
I work primarily with abstract painting and often focus on layering paint and mixed media materials, creating incomplete impressions – random, yet imperfect. My process involves building up and breaking down surfaces, playing with decay and renew. In my textile and found object pieces I bring in texture and rust to give depth.
At the core of my work remains the act of intuitive and experimental marks, smudges and scratches that reference my relationship with the environment and moments in History. I hope my works will ignite the imagination and evoke an honest and curious connection to the environment. Jenny Davis
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