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b. 1955 Nottingham, England (1965 arrived Australia)
STATEMENT
Since graduating with a Diploma of Art and Design in 1992, Fisher’s work has developed toward impressionist realism. The influence of local artists and joining the Pastel Society of WA several years ago was integral to Fisher defining her style.
Fisher’s paintings capture the immediacy of the subject. This has led to a preferred use of pastels, acrylic, gouache and their combination. The colourful palette creates the spontaneity and freshness depicting the light and colours of Western Australia.
The process of impressionism has recently evolved to successful abstraction for Fisher, particularly when using the acrylic medium. This diversity in technique maintains vibrancy, a constant element in Fisher’s work.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- 2003 King’s Hotel Arts Café, Perth
- Ebb and Flow – Gorepani, Lower Kalgan, Albany
- 2001 Mainly Blue – King’s Hotel Arts Café, Perth
- Waters’ Edge – Inside Out Design, Mt Pleasant
- 1999 Falduzzi’s Restaurant, Fremantle
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- 2004 Guest Artist – St Marks Anglican Community School
- 2003 Four Scene – Margaret River Gallery, Margaret River
- 2002 A Room with a View - Maxwells Gallery, Roleystone
- 2001 Lasting Impressions - Houghton’s Winery, Middle Swan
- 2000 Favourite Images - Swan Cottage Homes, Bentley
- 1999 Timeless Passage - Houghton’s Winery, Middle Swan
- 1998 In View of Rottnest - Tresillian Community Centre, Nedlands
- 1990 Regional Identity - Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Perth
PRIZES
- 2004 WA Pastel Society - First Prize
- Beverley Art Award - Winner, Dry Media
- Pinjarra Art Award – Winner, Miniature Painting
- 2002 Wagin Woolerama - Winner, Most Outstanding Exhibit
- Wagin Woolerama - Winner, Miniature Prize
- 2001 Pastel Society Art Award – Winner
- 2000 Pastel Society Art Award – Winner
- City of Kalgoorlie/Boulder – Winner, Landscape/Seascape
- 1998 Williams Art Award – Winner, Pastel Prize
- 1997 Canning Art Awards – Winner, Pastel Prize
- 1993 City of Melville Art Awards – Winner, Excellence in Pencil
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COLLECTIONS
Private collections in UK, China, USA, New Zealand and Australia
WORKSHOPS
- 2004 MCCA (Pastel), Dunsborough (Acrylic)
- 2003 Maxwells Gallery, Roleystone (Pastel) and Dunsborough (Pastel)
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