FEATURE
Artist in Residence
Lissa-Jane de Sailles, Red waratah girl, paper on skin 2022 runner up Image: Grant Wells model: Kelsey Bos
This ongoing process of learning and reflection has opened a new relationship with nature, landscape, and art.
The Georges River Artist in Residence program sees five diverse artists undertake a residency at the Carss Park Artists’ Studio throughout 2023. Lissa-Jane de Sailles completed her residency from February through to April. Lissa is a fibre sculptor and maker of traditional and contemporary basketry. She has won several scholarships that enabled her to continue professional development in Ireland, England, Dubai, and America. During her 8-week residency, Lissa facilitated a 4-week basketry course as well as a weekend workshop. From April to June, Marta Romani and Karl Logge, a collaborative artist-research team from Northern Italy and Australia undertook their residency. They specialise in the creation of community driven projects that engage landscape, nature, memory, and future sustainment. Residing in Sardinia, they have been learning from a master weaver the original techniques of spinning with the 'fuso', natural dyeing, ancient designs, patterns, and stitches.
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Sydney based photo media artist, Bernadette Bailey Smith, explores coastal environments highlighting the need for water sustainability. Blending fine art and documentary approaches her art practice encompasses photography, video, painting, and installation. Bernadette will be Artist in Residence from June to August. Liz Walker investigates contemporary social and environmental concerns by collecting, repurposing, and extending the material possibilities of natural ephemera, found detritus and recycled domestic items. During her stay, Liz will work alongside locals to create a collaborative, site specific artwork in October. November to December will see painter, photographer and new media artist, Manfred Krautschneider who’s work responds to the fluidity of space and light. His work is most commonly depicting streetscapes as reflected on imperfect surfaces. To learn more about the Georges River Artist in Residence program, visit Council's website.