Art Folk Presents: ‘I’ll Take You There’
Introducing our new virtual exhibition, ‘I’ll Take You There’, which explores what happiness in creativity means to an artist – featuring the work of 9 incredible emerging Australian artists.
Words: Hande Renshaw
Our exhibiting artist, Kate Debbo’s loves to paint horses that are about you and me: our relationships and connections. Her colourful landscapes express her love of the playground and are inspired by the idea of trying to bring a little bit of magic into our everyday. Photo: Paris Hawken
We’re so excited to present our second online group exhibition – including the work of some of our favourite local artists - and once again, pieces that you can purchase and make your very own!
‘I’ll Take You There’ by Art Folk looks at what happiness in creativity means to an artist – an artist’s personal feelings around joy and happiness: what resonates emotionally when creating, what they value most in their work, what connect them to their subject, how they tune into emotion when creating. What is their notion of paradise? ‘I’ll Take You There’ is a depiction of what paradise means to our 9 emerging Australian artists.
The online group exhibition features works from Hannah Lange, Amy Leeworthy, Cassidy Jackson, Charlie Bennell, Emma Pfeiffer, Kate Debbo, Nicole Nelius, Shannon Heath and Sammy Veall.
‘I value and derive incredible joy from connecting with family, friends and fostering these relationships. Modern life often divorces us from enriching traditions humans have long depended on for a sense of community, fulfilment and joy. Whether it be sharing a meal or a table spread with a bouquet of flowers, art can be a reminder to cherish the small moments in life- especially those that restore and inspire us,’ says exhibiting artist, Emma Pfeiffer.
For our exhibiting artists, it’s about finding joy in the little moments, ‘It doesn’t take much for me to find paradise in the everyday; I like when unexpected colours pair well together, light dances on the walls and words rhyme,’ says Nicole Nelius.
‘I’ll Take You There’ online sales have officially opened! You can see a complete list of all available works online here. If you have any queries about any of the pieces, email hello@hunterandfolk.com
‘Working with clay is a very physical experience. Centering a lump of clay requires my entire body and complete concentration – everything else fades away by necessity. It is a way of experiencing what feels both present and absent at the same time,’ says Amy Leeworthy. Photo: Courtesy of Amy Leeworthy
Vessel 2 by Amy Leeworthy.
‘My notion of paradise in my art practice and in life is my connection to Country. Country is what ties me back to my ancestors – what makes me feel at home and at peace,’ says Hannah Lange. Photo: Courtesy of Hannah Lange
“We look at an artist’s personal feelings around joy and happiness: what resonates emotionally when creating, what they value most in their work, what connect them to their subject, how they tune into emotion when creating. What is their notion of paradise?”
‘Often when I’m creating, time loses its grip. I immerse myself in the creative process, finding solace and wonder in a distorted perception of time. It’s my own personal version of some kind of wonderland,’ says Shannon Heath. Photo: Capucine Merlant-Pilonchery
‘For me, the joy in creativity resides in this intricate play of shapes and chroma. It is the pursuit of visual harmony, with each decision guided by an emotional resonance,’ says Charlie Bennell. Photo: Alisha Gore
‘The Australian countryside has always been a huge influence of mine. Growing up in the Southern Highlands/Snowy Mountains and often driving out to the Central West to visit family, a sense of community, family and a joy for nature was always of the utmost importance,’ says Emma Pfeiffer. Photo: William Besly