Leeton Artist to Display Artwork at Griffith Regional Theatre and Griffith City Council Chambers

Monday September 22, 2014

Leeton artist Ann Rayment (pictured right) will officially launch her art exhibition called ‘fragments’ at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Thursday September 25 at 5:30pm.

‘fragments’ will showcase Ann’s many and varied styles from acrylic to mixed media, pastel to oil and subjects that range from more traditional portraits and landscapes to the highly abstract. A large proportion of this collection has been done with just Ann’s fingers, a pallet knife and a stick.

“My love of colour and texture has enabled me to experiment with many mediums, mixed media and styles, from traditional landscapes to abstract and still life,” Ann said. “While I use a variety of materials and processes in each work, the tools I most enjoy and use are the palette knife and my hands, which gives me a real freedom and I think that comes through in my work.”

Ann said much of her inspiration for this exhibition came from memories of travels around the world and more recently the simple things she observes around her in everyday life. “As with many artists, my art will keep evolving and I will continue to challenge myself to materialise the visions I carry with me every day,” she added.

Born in Leeton, Ann raised three children and taught at a number of Griffith schools in the 80s and 90s. She is the President of the Leeton Art Society and is involved in a number of community events promoting art in the area. Ann’s works hang in both private and public collections around Australia.

The ‘fragments’ exhibition at the Regional Theatre will end October 31 and then move to Griffith City Council’s chambers from November 3 to December 19 before making its way to Leeton. For more information about Ann Rayment’s ‘fragments’ exhibition, please contact the Griffith Regional Theatre on 6962 8444 or visit www.griffithregionaltheatre.com.au.