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ORGANIC ELEMENTS
was an exhibition by three artists
Graeme Henry
Elena Ryazanoff
Ian Jensen-Schmidt
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OPENING
NIGHT - ORGANIC ELEMENTS
Exhibition held at
Island Influence on Phillip Island Victoria Australia 19 Sept 2003 |
(L-R) Graeme Henry; Elena
Ryazanoff; Ian Jensen-Schmidt standing in front of Elena
Leda
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On a blustery Friday evening seventy people braved the
weather to attend the opening of Organic Elements an Art exhibition by
Cape Patterson artist Graeme Henry, Mornington artist Elena Ryazanoff
and Pakenham artist Ian Jensen-Schmidt at Island Influence Gallery where
the exhibition was held at
The Big Flower Farm, Newhaven, Phillip Island.
On entering, Graeme’s eight beautiful pastel paintings
of Shells and seven watercolour and colour pencil drawings of wildlife
of the Galapalos Islands greeted the viewer, surrounding them with
wonderful detail.
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Ian Jensen-Schmidt's thirteen abstract oil paintings,
inspired by his love of landscape, created an atmosphere that talks of
the bush, sea and sky.
Opposite Elena Ryazanoff's 17 textural works of figures
evoked feelings of passionate relationships and sensitive feeling of her
environment.
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Although using very distinct styles, the themes of sea,
nature and its spirit made the works complimentary, many on the night
commented on this and felt the exhibition to be uplifting and
refreshing.
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Graeme Henry |
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Wave Patterns 48 x 68
Pastel on Paper Artist: Graeme Henry |
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Graeme Henry uses a realistic
style and will be showing pastel paintings of shells and the wild life of
Galapagos Islands in watercolour and colour pencil. These paintings were
derived from a visit there in 2001.
His
inspiration comes from his fascination with natural history and the unique
in nature. Graeme says of the shells: “In these paintings l have tried to
feel my way into the interior life of these strange and beautiful forms."
In 1992 he resigned from his position as Chairperson in Drama at Latrobe
University to develop his visual art skills and has since been actively
exhibiting with various galleries and group shows, has won three awards and
has works in private collections in Australia, England and America.
Graeme lives and works at Cape Patterson.
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Elena Ryazanoff
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Sea Angel 40 X 80 Mixed
Media
Artist: Elena Ryazanoff |
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Elena Ryazanoff
uses the human form and builds up her paintings with paint, actual soils and
fragments from her environment to create her evocative works.
She was born into a family of artists and intellects in Moscow. From a very
young age she received formal education in the Arts, culminating with a
degree at the famous Sourikov Academy of Fine Arts in Moscow.
In 1991 she came to
Australia, eventually settling in Mornington, where her affinity with the
sea influences her works, her unique techniques and the imaginative way she
applies it to her subjects gives the audience a feeling of deep
sensitivities.
Elena has
exhibited in galleries in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula and a
number of her works have been sold to private collections in Moscow,
England, Canberra, and Melbourne.
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Ian Jensen-Schmidt
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In Apprehension 89 x 65
Oil on Canvas Artist: Ian Jensen-Schmidt |
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Ian Jensen-Schmidt uses oil on
canvas to explore the moods and atmosphere of landscape through abstraction.
Ian writes of
his works: “Spending time in the wilderness, whether that is the alpine
snows, the sea, beach, desert or the deep rainforest, l feel not only
inspired but also humbled. I have endeavoured to capture not only the
presence, but the spiritual fragility of these special places.”
Ian holds a Diploma of Art from Chisholm
Institute in Painting and Photography, he also works as a Mural and Trompe
L’Oeil Artist and Scenic Artist with various theatre companies.
He has been exhibiting his fine Art since
1997 in various galleries and group shows and lives in Pakenham.
Visit Ian Jensen-Schmidt's web site:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~jensch1
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Although using very different styles, the
deep love of the environment, the fascination of its history,
the feeling it
gives and the way we relate to it are the organic elements that link these
three talented artists.
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If you have any enquiries, contact the
Director, Josephine Allen on (03) 59568594 or email her at
islandinfluence@bigpond.com
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