Claire Cummack
Artist’s Statement
Claire's works are a celebration of colour, texture, and detail, designed to draw the viewer in and uplift through visual storytelling. Using a combination of intuitive abstract forms and naive still life, her mark-making process adds complexity and character to each piece. Layer upon layer of paint creates depth and texture, making each work a unique expression that cannot be replicated. At the heart of her art is an exploration of emotions, capturing the joy and richness of life as it unfolds.
Biography
Claire is a New Zealand-born artist with a background in architecture, whose work reflects her deep connection to both the landscape and the built environment. Her art is known for its vibrant use of colour, layering, and textures that evoke a sense of place and belonging. Drawing on her architectural training, Claire often explores the relationship between nature and man-made forms. Her works are an ongoing expression of her emotions and experiences, balancing the tension between abundance and simplicity.
Claire joins Downlands under the collection of Aspire Gallery (Brisbane, Qld).Influences
Claire’s inspiration stems from daily life and the landscapes around her, as well as the interplay between natural and constructed forms. Her architectural background informs her exploration of space and structure, while her passion for colour enables her to convey emotions and elevate the everyday. The push and pull between complexity and simplicity, abundance and reduction, forms the foundation of her work, as she seeks to express a sense of belonging and connection through her art.
Awards
Finalist, “Inside the Box”, Corner Store Gallery, NSW | 2023
Finalist, “The Next Big Thing’”, The Toowoomba Gallery, Toowoomba, QLD | 2023
Finalist, “Inside the Box”, Corner Store Gallery, NSW | 2022
Winner, Art Blitz Competition, Kingston | 2017Exhibitions
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
Affordable Art Fair, Melbourne (Aspire Gallery) | 2024
Affordable Art Fair, Sydney (Aspire Gallery) | 2024
Affordable Art Fair, Brisbane (Aspire Gallery) | 2024
“Flourish”, Aspire Gallery, Paddington, QLD | 2023
“Art for All”, Fairfield Primary School, VIC | 2023
“The Everday” Exhibition, Corner Store Gallery, NSW | 2023
DACE Art Exhibition, VIC | 2023
Mt Eliza Primary Art Exhibition, VIC | 2023
Group Exhibition, Corner Store Gallery, NSW | 2022
‘Birds and Bloom’ Exhibition, Canberra | 2022
Featured Artist with Artisan Collective, St Kilda Affordable Art Show | 2022
“Art for All”, Fairfield Primary School, VIC | 2022Website
Showing all 2 artworks
Claire Cummack
Hugs & Kisses
60 x 60 x 2.5 cm Framed: 62 x 62 x 3.5 cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Stretched Canvas Sold