“Bush-scapes and Moonlight”
“An exhibition celebrating the greater expanse of the landscape, down to the smallest creases of the surrounding environs. Jacinta’s works are an emotive, expressive interpretation of our connection to the world we inhabit, and the broader responsibility we share as a species to maintain it.”
~Sophie Whitwell, Creative Coach
Jacinta Payne is a Warrandyte artist who aims to tread as lightly as possible on our beautiful planet.
Drawing inspiration from the local surrounds, Jacinta uses her creativity to express her commitment to preserving nature’s precious resources, and to raise awareness of the need to protect the earth as best we can.
Many of the artworks Jacinta creates are made using reclaimed or upcycled materials. A scrap of denim, a canvas found on the side of the road, fallen branches and paint peelings from her palettes.
"Observing the understorey of the forest while bushwalking, my fascination lies with the ground, or at most, eye-level, where so many colours, patterns, shapes & textures draw my attention. A kaleidoscope of fallen leaves and twigs, bark, moss, and rocks. And beautiful wild flowers that pop up here and there. A flash of pink or a speck of purple or yellow through the scrub always requires closer inspection; a photograph, maybe a quick sketch.
“Often the exact same spot will catch my eye on different days because of the way the light changes the scene so dramatically. I love the colours in the rocks of the hills and gullies, glowing in the afternoon light, or fading into shadow at dusk.
Moonrise brings yet another perspective.
And after rain, the colours of the bush are heightened, the browns darker, the greens brighter, the flowers almost iridescent against the wet ground.
And nothing beats the smell of the bush after the rain.
As impossible as it is to capture that scent, these paintings inspired by the local forest understorey, hopefully somehow capture the essence of the bush where we live.”
Jacinta Payne, Warrandyte, 2021.
email jacintapayneart@gmail.com | socials @jacintapayneart
I'm thrilled to announce I have been invited to hold a solo exhibition in Warrandyte at "NaNY Gallery", the first of many local artists to show as part of a new concept rolling exhibition created by local Warrandyte artist Tori Swedosh. The exhibition will be within Now and Not Yet, a not for profit cafe!
Exhibiting December through January, opening night is Sunday 5th December, 5-7pm, and if you would like to attend, please RSVP via the Facebook event listed at the end of this blog post.
"NaNY Gallery"
Now and Not Yet Cafe, 148-150 Yarra St Warrandyte, Vic
Opening Night Sunday 5th December 2021, 5-7pm
Exhibition runs throughout December 2021 and January 2022