Studio update

It’s been a hectic year, with not as much painting or exhibiting as in previous years. 2010 turned out to be the year of preaching and Joanna has travelled Australia and New Zealand, presenting over 35 sermons- whilst being full time mum to her two little ones. It has been a full and rich year, focused on ministry. However, 2011 looks set to be a year of painting again, with her first exhibition scheduled to open February 17th at Sunset Rayner Gallery, Port Macquarie. Check back soon for updated images from Joanna’s latest studio time.

Exhibition Opening

On Sunday Feb 1st, around 90 people enjoyed great live music, plenty of delightful food and drinks, and a keynote address by Tony Martin at the official opening of ‘Abundant’. The abundant series has been inspired by faith and significant places and presents a visual narrative for the metaphor ‘to dwell in high places’. The artist explores the concept of lifes ‘high points’ and ‘mountaintop experiences’ and our desire to stay in that space. 25 works were on display, 22 of which were completed in the last 10months since Joannas son was born. The exhibition continues until Feb15.

        

Media: The Newcastle Star

 Local newpsaper, The Newcastle Star, featured Joannas latest work in a brief article  by Kylie Adoranti entitled "Euphoric moments captured on canvas". You can read it online here.

Jaanna features in ABC interview

Joanna was recently interviewed by Anthony Scully of ABC Newcastle. Click the link below to read “Accentuating the Positive”

Anthony Scully article

or click this link to hear an interview

abc-interview

Daniel Atkins: Natural History Illustrated

Joanna was the keynote speaker at the opening of her brothers first solo exhibition,Natural History Illustrated, at the Jo Felk Gallery, Avondale College, Cooranbong, at 2pm on Sunday 7th September. In 2004 Daniel received the Margaret Senior award from the Department of Environment and Conservation for ‘most potential as a wildlife artist’. Since then he has travelled internationally spending a whole year in the Ruwenzori Mountains of Uganda and more recently to the Islands of Lombok and Sumbuwa Indonesia. His work was recently represented at Drawn from Nature Exhibition held at the Lovett Gallery dedicated to the late Professor Graham Gilchrist in February this year.

Exhibition at Loox

10 recent works are currently on display in the waiting room area at Loox Optical, 127 Beaumont Street, Hamilton until February. The works range in size from framed miniatures (33cm x 33cm) to a monumental and playful painting titled “Simpson Dessert” (1.2m x 2.7m). All works are for sale.

Joanna Darby at Loox Optical

A selection of works will be displayed at Loox Optical, 127 Beaumont Street, Hamilton, throughout December and January. Recent works, including works on paper are being showcased in the waiting room and office spaces. Joanna thanks Lloyd Turner of Loox for this exposure in a high traffic viewing area on this popular shopping and dining street. 10% of all sales will be donated to Optical Aid work.

Consider Loox for comprehensive eye examinations, the latest contact lens options and designer frames. Call 49695500 for an appointment.

Joanna Darby at Parliament House: Create to Advocate Art Competition

Artists were invited to ’speak up’ on behalf of those in poverty and ’speak out’ against injustice. Artworks that express a vision to end global poverty and reflect upon and speak out on achieving the Millennium Development Goals were submitted for preliminary judging. Joannas painting was selected and was exhibited alongside 50 other selected finalists at Parliament House, Canberra, for the month of October 2008. The exhibition was officially opened by Peter Garret on Tuesday, 14 October, 2008.