Meet Sigrid Patterson, the nevertheless-existence artist telling tales about the daily by means of the language of flowers.
While inspiration is everywhere, it is potentially the native Australian bouquets developed in equally her and her neighbor’s gardens that is Sigrid’s biggest supply. Getting notes from the tradition of even now-lifestyle portray, the indigenous bouquets depicted in Sigrid’s will work are equally a literal depiction of an each day item and representative of broader meanings. Here. Sigrid’s will work invite the viewer to reflect upon not only the aesthetic and ornamental worth of the flower but its significance as a symbol of social narratives and environments.
For Sigrid, the flower translates to having hope and resilience and the sustainability of our potential.
“Flowers are utilised throughout cultures to signify big activities and milestones in our lives and to relay thoughts – births, deaths, relationship, really like, celebrations, friendship, sorrow, regret. I prolong the story telling factor of bouquets to stand for my social commentary and observations.”
In her operate ‘Pride Painting,’ Sigrid depicts a hybrid of Australian flowers and plants – with eucalyptus leaves, flannel flowers, billie buttons and grevillea to rejoice the yearly Sydney Mardi Gras. Like diverse communities, Sigrid notes that a respect for distinction success in a “beautiful symbiosis” of factors.
Even though her first enjoy was oil paint, Sigird takes advantage of acrylic for creating up levels and supplying depth. Centered in the subtropical natural environment of the northern NSW hinterland, Sigrid notes that acrylic is most great when applying a moist palette. As for the shade palette, Sigird’s paintings depict the blue greens and the inky shadows of the Australian bush which she usually juxtaposes with a shiny tin can vase (or my beloved – the spam can).
Returning to The Other Art Fair this December 1-4, Sigrid Patterson will have a new series of still everyday living painting new off the easel, showcasing her recognisable bouquets, indigenous plants and vessels of difference – all nodding to the surrounding Barangaroo reserve.
