ANNIE WINCHCOMBE

My work is a heartfelt response to the environment around me. I am continually drawn to the natural world; the oceans, forests, landscape and plants. Enjoying the complexity of layers and mark-making, I strive to create interesting, suggestive surfaces that reflect this interconnectedness.

I have been influenced by the exploration of natural pattern, colour, collage and stitch, including Australian Indigenous stories and marks.

My work evolves through process rather than planning, where i explore mixed media, paint and stitch, allowing the mediums and tools to inform the process.

My intent is to create artwork that evokes beauty in colour and marks, so you might experience the same connection to the natural world that I experience.

Background

I gained a BA in Visual Art from Curtin University and worked as a community artist for many years. 10 years later I followed up with a
Grad Dip in Education, to continue working in communities with adults and young people as an Art Specialist teacher.

I have over 30 years experience working as a visual art practitioner, arts project manager, artsworker, and teacher.