Helen TERAUDS
Artist’s Statement
Experimentation, learning , research. Micro elements in nature, the every day as expressed in still life , beauty, and issues I am passionate about. Trying to find the delight and the joy in life.
Biography
I left primary teaching in 1995 and by 1999 was an art student at SQIT, which was a truly inspiring few years. I was then accepted by USQ. into the undergraduate degree. While studying I became a demonstrator for the textile department. I gained a B.Vis.Arts((with distinction). I continued with my academic journey and gained an Honours adjunct to my name, majoring in Painting and TextilesDuring this time I tutored at USQ. as well as continuing to demonstrate. After graduation, I was employed as a teacher at SQIT. I was seriously thinking about retiring when I took up a position as an Art teacher at the Correctional centre outside Gatton. A serious accident (car) ended my work there after 2 years. Since then I have been practising art in one form or another and hope to continue to enjoy this for a good few years to come.
Influences
John Wellesley and his exploration of theMarshall line. Margaret Olly and her delight in the every day and flowers. Georgia O ‘Keeffe with her depiction of a singl e blossom.William Robinson for his sense of fun(I love cows and chooks) and his unique way of looking at the world around him. Louise Bourgeouis for her single - minded promotion of the feminine. As a lover of black and white , Arthur Rackham, naughty Aubrey Beardsley. Printmakers in general and Margaret Preston. And many others.
Awards
I was awarded a one-off award at TAFE for academic excellence. A 3D piece was selected to be sent as a gift to South Africa while at USQ.
Exhibitions
Group exhibitions at SQIT andUSQ, one in New Zealand, several with Downlands and two or three in Gatton …. the most recent ago in Gatton.
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Helen TERAUDS
ELEMENTALS 1bSAVAGED
52 x 38 x 2 cm Framed: 60 x 46 x 2 cm Single strand thread on sheer polyester organza. $2,000.00
Helen TERAUDS
ELEMENTALS 3a EARTH
52 x 38 x 2 cm Framed: 60 x 46 x 2 cm Various threads, beads,cotton rope, gauze.on linen. $3,000.00
Helen TERAUDS
ELEMENTALS 2bMORIBUND
52 x 38 x 2 cm Framed: 60 x 46 cm Various single threads on sheer polyester organza. $1,800.00
Helen TERAUDS
ELEMENTALS 3a WIND
52 x 38 x 2 cm Framed: 60 x 46 x 2 cm Various threads, rusted cotton on linen. $2,000.00
Helen TERAUDS
ELEMENTALS 3b EROSION
52 x 38 x 2 cm Framed: 60 x 46 x 2 cm Various threads, linen, wires, gauze fabric, sheer polyester bags and mounting fabric. $2,400.00
Helen TERAUDS
ELEMENTALS 4a WATER
52 x 38 x 2 cm Framed: 60 x 46 x 2 cm Various threads, mirror, buttons, felt, beads, glass, wire on linen, $2,400.00
Helen TERAUDS
ELEMENTALS 4b TOXICITY
52 x 38 x 2 cm Framed: 60 x 46 x 2 cm Various threads, beads, glass, wires washers mirror , sheer polyester organza $1,800.00