art connects

The SALISBURY ART SOCIETY invites you to connect spiritually with art that speaks to you. Presenting a diverse mix of subjects and media to thrill and inspire you to reflect, create and ignite your imagination. On display at the Mawson Centre as part of SALA at Mawson Lakes celebrations from Monday 7 August to Friday 1 September. See ad opposite.

ARTIST PROFILE: CORALIE LOFTES

Coralie is a long term Salisbury resident and local business owner but fairly new to art. Since joining the Salisbury Art Society last year her art career has exploded. In just a few short months she has won 5 international art awards, had her work featured in international art magazines and exhibited in Milan, Spain and America.

An Holistic and Alternative Health Therapist and Contemporary Spiritual Artist, she has worked in the health industry for over 25 years.

She has recently commenced studies in Art Therapy and is running a series of acrylic fluid art workshops.

“My artistic career started when I needed to rebuild my life from the ground up. I decided it was time for a complete change of lifestyle and pace. I discovered not only was Contemporary Fluid art an amazing form of self expression, but it opened a doorway to connect with others who had undergone similar

ARTIST PROFILE: FAY JEANES

“My journey in life has provided me with a rich tapestry of inspiration and each painting captures the things I love.”

Fay spent her early years in the Riverland and had a love of art from childhood. When she came to live in Salisbury she sought out fellow artists and became a member of the Salisbury Art Society in 1989. She is currently the Vice President and has been awarded Life Membership.

Fay began painting in oil, but along the way she discovered Pastels, a dry medium of pure pigments that last for centuries. She continues to adapt to new ideas and techniques, believing that there is always something new to learn.

As a Riverland girl, river landscapes feature prominently in her artwork. She believes art should capture and hold on to all things beautiful.

Fay has exhibited throughout the state from Goolwa, Victor Harbor, to Peterborough and Kapunda.

She has won the Best Overall Work in Elizabeth’s Inaugural Exhibition, first prize in the Peterborough Exhibition, and been Artist of the Year in 2006, 2014 and 2019 in the Salisbury Art Society.

She participates in art shows throughout the state and her paintings have been sold both here and overseas.