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New career path provides success
March 01st, 2010
Birdwood resident Michelle Jones is one of 28 artists exhibiting their work as part of the Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition, on show until Sunday, March 14.
"I describe myself as a realist, tonal painter," the 2009 honours graduate said.
"A lot of my work has undertones of environmental activism, and the work that is on display for the exhibition is a comment on society's consumerism."
Michelle says she came to art as a bit of a 'mid-life crisis'.
"I had a career in sales for many years, and I always really liked art but it wasn't my main focus," Michelle said.
"These days I feel this is definitely what I am meant to be doing."
For many of the artists, Michelle included, the graduate exhibition is the first time they have appeared in a major show beyond the context of their school. For others it will be the continuation of an already burgeoning career.
"I really enjoyed my time at the Adelaide Central School of Art and I am very happy to be part of the graduate exhibition," Michelle said.
"It is a really great opportunity to have your work viewed."
Michelle is now working on an exhibition to go on display in October at BMG Art.
For the public, the graduate exhibition it is an opportunity to experience the energy, vitality and diversity embodied in the work of twenty-eight outstanding artists. A range of work will be shown, including ceramics, drawing, installations, jewellery, moving image, painting, photography and sculpture.
The exhibition was opened on Thursday, February 18 and will be on display until Sunday, March 14 at the Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, King William Road, Adelaide. Opening hours are 10.30am-4.30pm daily.
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