Artist’s Statement
Art is a moment I can lose myself in, a captivating story, a maddening attempt to express an elusive idea, striving to achieve a fluency that allows me to communicate effectively with others, to connect over shared moments and ideas. I feel slightly braver about expressing myself in art than in life.
Biography
Amy Wood has been keenly interested in art since childhood, developing an early enthusiasm for pottery and painting, she was fortunate to have knowledgeable local mentors available to help boost her skills, Amy also attended numerous workshops and conferences including the National Ceramics Conference in Perth.
Amy pursued a career in pottery and sold work through her own gallery along with several solo shows and community art projects.
Amy’s art activities stalled around the birth of her children and now she is back more committed to art than ever. She finds it the most satisfying medium through which to express all the interesting, beautiful parts of life, with a strong focus on nature and animals.
Amy is currently enjoying gratifying success with the exhibition of her acrylic paintings in art shows and competitions including, Packers Prize, Peoples Choice and Highly Commended – South Burnett Regional Council 2023 Art Competition and Open Award – Gayndah Orange Festival Art Show 2023
Amy is also reviving her pottery practice and developing new designs for her functional stoneware.
Awards
"Packers Prize" " People's Choice" and highly commended at the South Burnett Regional Council 2023 Art Competition
Open Award and Highly Commended - Gayndah Orange Festival Art Competition 2023
Second Prize - The Valley Art Show's 9x5 Art Prize - Wyong NSW 2019
First Prize and Highly Commended - Acrylic section - Maranoa Artists Art Show 2019Website
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