Together, stronger and more vibrant than ever
"Together We Stand", is a testament to the transformative power of art and the unbreakable bonds of friendship forged through shared experiences of joy, sadness, loss and grief. Our works, though distinct, collectively celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of creativity on our lives.
As artists, we have found solace, strength and inspiration in the creative process, using it to help navigate life's challenges, and emerge stronger in spirit. United in our pursuit of artistic expression, we stand together, stronger and more vibrant than ever.
OPENING NIGHT: Friday 20 March 6pm
About the Artist - Juanita Faint
Painting has always been a most important part of my life and I have been lucky for art to be part of my working life in various ways. In my early life I worked in visual merchandising for a department store, firstly as a junior and becoming Display Manager in the next few years. We designed and constructed all the props used in the store.
During these years I studied freehand drawing at the then Brisbane Technical College at night and also attended classes in oils with June Lea and David Fowler for some time. After marrying I ran my own freelance display business for some years and in this time as well as doing window displays designing and constructing all my own props, I also painted backdrops for private theatre productions and commercial businesses.
I have been involved over the years with productions with the Texas branch of the Qld Arts Council designing and making costumes and designing and painting backdrops and props for various productions. I was also creative Director and Event Manager for “Fashionarty” in 2014 and 2015 - a wearable art award run by the Warwick Artists Group.
I attended the Brisbane Institute of Art and dabbled in ceramics with sculpture being my area of interest. My art education has been spotted through the years with David Taylor at the McGregor Summer school, workshops with Frank Olsen, Annette Raff, Todd Whisson, Kasey Sealy, Christine Porter, Barry McCann, Tricia Reust, Karol Oakley, John Wilson and others. My work is mainly in oils and acrylic and I also enjoy painting on silk.
My style has evolved over the years from semi-abstract to more traditional as my knowledge and skill has improved. I enjoy a variety of subjects and am always on the lookout for new ideas. I love to use my imagination as this gives me the greatest pleasure. Starting from small idea to sketches and then to the painting, I do like to project a sense of fun into my work and I love colour. I have exhibited at various venues over the years including The Warwick Regional Art Gallery at various times and had a shared exhibition with Naomi Trotter some years back. I have exhibited at The Redcliffe Art Gallery, The Sunflower Art Gallery Brisbane, the Toowoomba Art Society, the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and various Agricultural shows.
I won the state-wide Contempory Art Prize run by the Qld branch of the Q.C.W.A 2019. My work over the past two years has included more figures and at present I am seeing where this line of thought will take me.
About the Artist - Kaz Emily Rynne
Kaz is a multidisciplinary artist with a grounding in Fine Arts. She has established a diverse practice, spanning over 30 years with exhibitions across Australia. Her artistic journey has evolved through mediums such as photography, ceramics, printmaking, painting, and sculpture. Her current fascination is with textile art.
She is fascinated by the potential of and the need to repurpose materials and the melding of diverse elements, such as metal and fabric. Through Kaz's work, she seeks to challenge conventional boundaries and limitations to create innovative, thought-provoking art that reflects her curiosity, self-discovery and love of learning. Her Buddhist practice heavily informs her art practice.