Gay Landeta
Creative Practice:
I am a mixed media artist particularly interested in mark making and texture. I use a variety of mediums in my work including charcoal, inks, acrylics, printmaking, and collage.
Artist statement:
I am fascinated by the movement and depth of light in the Australian environment. Raised in Canada, the clarity of light here in Australia still impacts me daily. The work I produce is a process of connecting with, understanding and refining my own experiences while visually making sense of my inner world.
I have always loved and appreciated Visual Art. I spent my late teens studying ceramics in Canada before leaving to travel and live in the UK and Europe. After settling in Brisbane in the early 80’s, I continued to explore pottery and sculpture and set up a home studio. Later the manoeuvrability of working with fabrics and threads led me to spend several years creating textile pieces until the late 90’s when I began investigating two-dimensional art media. My visual art practice continues to keep pace with my work as a Kinesiologist, a place of listening to and translating the unsaid.
Moving to Tenterfield in 2015 was an intentional way to delve deeper into my art practice. Since then I have exhibited regularly as part of the Borderline Regional Arts Association as well as individually in local galleries.
Recognition:
I am mostly self-taught however significant past teachers have included :
- Wendy Jewell, Ceramist, Brisbane 1983/84
And while at the Brisbane Institute of Art (BIA) (2004 – 2014):
- Hollie
- Jane James
- Nicole Sylvestre
As an active member of the Borderline Regional Arts Association, I also regularly participate in our annual workshop series and exhibitions.
First Prizes : 'Australiana' Art Prize 9x5 (ACS) 2022, Tenterfield Show 2021 & 2022
Places and Mentions : Tenterfield Show 2022 & 2016,
'Australiana' Art Prize 9x5 (ACS) 9X5 2020
Hangers Choice : Tenterfield Show 2016 & 2022
CONTACT:
Gay Landeta
Email: glandeta@icloud.com
Website - www.gaylandeta.art
Facebook - Gay Landeta Art
Instagram - @gaylandeta