GALERIE B AT BALINGUP
I am originally from Holland where I worked for the Arts Council in Amsterdam. When I came to Australia, I completed a Diploma in Visual Arts Management and worked for a variety of art galleries and arts organisations in Perth for about 15 years.
In 2005, an opportunity came up to buy an empty shop in a small town in the south-west of Western Australia: A town called Balingup. It was the perfect space for a small art gallery/ studio. It was a long-held dream come true.
I felt I was ready to leave the security of a steady job behind and take the plunge into the unknown. As I am a practising artist myself, I know that having your own gallery space gives a real sense of freedom … not having to rely on other galleries and wondering whether they might accept your work.
I knew it would be a tough start, especially in a small town like Balingup. For any gallery it takes years to get established and to find an identity.
I suppose it is a like being an artist … you need to find a direction.
My initial thought was to exhibit contemporary art only, but I realised I was limiting my market and needed to be more flexible and yet maintain a certain standard.
I started sourcing local artists; there are many in the south-west region. Slowly I have built up a stockroom with paintings, works on paper, ceramics and sculptures.
In between exhibitions, I usually show a mix of different artists (including myself).
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Pelicans To Portraits
This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.
“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”
Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.
The Noble Equine
Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.
To Be at One With Nature
“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.
Making The Picture Sing
Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.
Thanks to Da Vinci
Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.
My Story
Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.
Link to Life
This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.
Don't Rock the Boat
What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.
Art for Steven
Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.