Suggestions for Mud: Jude Blades
My works are inspired by beauty, nature and the different cultures with whom I have lived. In this show the paintings and sculptures contain shapes, objects and relationships that represent the spirit as it appears in nature, various religions and spiritual paths.
I grew up in the Victorian bush and Tasmanian countryside. Currently (I hope for the rest of my life) I live on 5 acres of forest in the Hokianga. As a result my work shows an extensive relationship with plants and animals and how I see people imbued with their characteristics. My art sensibilities have also been shaped by a decades long relationship with India (including living there for 3 years). I have also experienced the cultures of many other countries and have a strong attachment to the traditional forms of tribal communities. Hence the layer on layers of colour and patterning in both my abstract paintings and clay works.
Studied Fine Arts at the Tasmanian School of Art Tasmania and Realism in Oils with Mark Carder (USA).
Showed in Tasmania and USA.
Received pottery and ceramics instruction from various community art teachers and most recently Richard Parker (NZ).
Showed in Adelaide and Opononi
Bachelor of Arts University of Adelaide
I grew up in the Victorian bush and Tasmanian countryside. Currently (I hope for the rest of my life) I live on 5 acres of forest in the Hokianga. As a result my work shows an extensive relationship with plants and animals and how I see people imbued with their characteristics. My art sensibilities have also been shaped by a decades long relationship with India (including living there for 3 years). I have also experienced the cultures of many other countries and have a strong attachment to the traditional forms of tribal communities. Hence the layer on layers of colour and patterning in both my abstract paintings and clay works.
Studied Fine Arts at the Tasmanian School of Art Tasmania and Realism in Oils with Mark Carder (USA).
Showed in Tasmania and USA.
Received pottery and ceramics instruction from various community art teachers and most recently Richard Parker (NZ).
Showed in Adelaide and Opononi
Bachelor of Arts University of Adelaide
