BELCONNEN ARTISTS NETWORK (BEAN) | LUMINOSITY

Featured Artists | Angela Stankovic, Anne Fulker, Diana Davidson, Kalpana Choudhary, Karen Silsby, Lois South, Margaret Kalms, Maria Cofinas, Pauline Mager, Richard Lamond, Robyn Diener

Gallery 1 & 2 | 6 - 30 MAY 2021

Belconnen Artists Network (BeAN), is a diverse, enthusiastic and skilled group of 10 artists based in the Belconnen region. BeAN artists represent a wide range of artistic skills and techniques which mirror individual life experiences, including sculptures in both wood and metal, glass, encaustic, textiles, oil and acrylic paintings, drawings and mixed media, computer graphics and photography. Most are long term artists with their own individual, local and regional following.

Luminosity, the interplay of light and shadow, is an analogy of what life is about. The light and the darker moments are both interesting, beautiful and necessary to explore meanings, illuminating our souls. Luminosity is associated with the atmospheric changes of light, the emission or reflection of glowing light, being bathed in or exposed to steady light.  It also carries a sense of mood, inner revelation or moments of discovery, a shining. Luminosity can reveal something extra to the natural or man-made environment using artificial light to emphasise an element or shape. It can carry mood and expression from deep in the image as the glancing light that highlights a silhouette’s edge to separate it from its surrounds. It can also be used to unite points on the picture plane, a focal point, or allow a shadowy background to subsume the rest. 

This exhibition expresses ‘Luminosity’ through a myriad of interpretations revealing how we are inspired by nature and the human experience. This article introduces some of the BeAN artists who have contributed to the show.

The exhibition can be viewed at Strathanairn Arts, Gallery 1 & 2 until the 30th of May, or online HERE

MEET THE ARTISTS

Robyn Diener

Robyn’s artwork mediums include mixed, fibre, acrylic and watercolour paint to dye and create fabric. Robyn uses a variety of fibres and art practices to create mixed medium artworks, dyed lengths of fabric with textural layers, machine and hand embroidery plus translucent printed overlays. Robyn also stocks a selection of hand dyed, designed and made wearable art in SHOP.

Anne Fulker, Night Bloomer

Anne Fulker

A member of Belconnen Artists Network (since 2013) and former member of Photo Access. Anne has exhibited in several local galleries, including the Australian National Botanic Gardens, The “Q” and Yarralumla Gallery and Brasserie.

Anne works predominantly in predominantly digital prints. “Atmospheric light, whether dancing, reflective or soft and alluring is a strong influence in my work as I seek to evoke in others a sense of my interpretation of the subject matter.”

Margaret Kalms, On The Shelf

Margaret Kalms

Margaret exhibits 3 - 7 times a year with PhotoAccess, Marsden Art Group and BeAN. Margaret explores meanings and raises awareness of endometriosis through her work.

Pauline Mager, Yesterday.

Pauline Mager

Pauline Mager is a long-time member of Belconnen Artist’s Network (BeAN), exhibiting twice each year. She adapts her art in response to the theme for each exhibition and is skilled with acrylic painting, collage, photography and mixed media. Pauline has hosted a solo exhibition in Belconnen Community Centre gallery and sold work both privately and at exhibitions.

Angela Stankovic, The Woolshed

Angela Stankovic

Angela has loved to create for as long as she can remember and her art is about the processes of discovery, personal feelings and colours that inspire her. 

Maria Cofinas, Dementer - goddess of the cycle of life

Maria Cofinas

Maria Cofinas is a visionary artist, incorporating intentional creativity and symbolism into her creative practice. Maria’s approach is accessible to all in the community, no matter what background or experience level, and encourages exploration and experimentation.

Maria is part of the IGNITE: Alternative Arts Academy, the Belconnen Artist Network and has contributed to group exhibitions around Canberra. Maria works in a range of media including acrylic, glass, clay, mixed media and digital art. In 2018, Maria was awarded the Belconnen Arts Centre Inclusion Award through the Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation (CAPO). 

Diana Davidson, The Cranes of Hokkaido

Diana Davidson

After retiring Diana took up volunteering and painting with artist Lorna Crane at art classes being held at the Belconnen Community Centre. She has been a member of BeAN for the past 20 years.

Diana has exhibited with this group at various venues and with other groups such as Studio Connect and at the Belconnen Arts Centre. She has sold work at Strathnairn Gallery, Ginninderra Church Gallery, CMAG (where she won a certificate) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (where her work was Highly Commended). Diana has worked with acrylics, textiles and mixed media.

Although Diana has worked in a variety of media, at present she prefers to work with acrylics and while her work is not abstract she really enjoys painting in a slightly quirky style stressing the minutiae of subjects.

Richard Lamond, Many

Richard Lamond

Richard has always made art. In 1995 he started selling steel and granite sculptures through the Market Gallery at the Old Bus Depot Markets after which he began taking opportunities to exhibit in local, Sydney, and Melbourne venues. Richard has exhibited photographs and sculptures with Belconnen Artist Network since 2007.

In his work in ‘Luminosoty’ Rochard  has used UV and InfraRed light to explore and interpret our surroundings, bringing a new dimension to photographic expression.

Lois South, Abstract Chroma II

Lois South

Lois is a long term member of Belconnen Artists Network, exhibiting regularly in themed shows. She is an active participant in workshops and other art events. “Abstract painting allows the viewer to fully see the vibrant luminous colours of a painting without being distracted by meaning. Viewers are invited to interpret Lois’s art their own way.” 

See the entire exhibition at Strathanairn Arts, Gallery 1 & 2 until the 30th of May, or online HERE