Art & Sculpture by Ruth Killoran

 

 

 

..."Paintings and sculptures by Ruth Killoran and works by botanical artist Janet Marshall are on show at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield this month.

Colourand Contour' opened on Saturday and will show until 3pm on Thursday June 30. The exhibition is a mix of old and new, featuring established and well respected botanical artist Janet Marshall's paintings of flora and fauna and relative newcomer Ruth Killoran making her Selwyn Gallery exhibition debut

Ms Norris said Ruth Killoran was a fluidly energetic artist whose geomorphic Oamaru stone sculptures commanded attention.

 

"The smoothly textured stone is shaped into seamlessly curvaceous forms which belie their own weight – an intrinsically difficult task to achieve."

Ms Norris said with such creative force applied to stone, the fact that Killoran's painted works are so deceptive and intriguing should be no surprise.

 

"Interesting watercolourand ink patterns merge into hypnotic birds, while fluid ink sketches organically morph into themselves – illusion and continuous visual deception employed by the artist to stimulate and challenge the viewer."

Malvern Community Arts Council chairperson Kirsty Peel said she was pleased to present an exhibition which celebrated the combination of traditional and contemporary styles, and experienced and amateur artists together.

"Ruth Killoran and Janet Marshall are artists of the caliber we hope always to be able to support: professional, polished, interesting and just a little bit challenging," she said."