ARTISTS

GREG PASTWINSKI

Greg Pastwinski is a self-taught artist in Adelaide. He works with pastels, drawing inspiration from his most favourite artist, the late Jean Michel Basquiat.  Greg also creates works in ceramics.  Greg quotes, “With in a work of art that interests me, there should be implied movement.  It should be wriggling with life and maybe even an overabundance of energy.  I would want it that the viewer be captivated enough by the work that they stop and consider it much longer than expected.” 

JOE AMUSO

Joe Amuso always loved art, especially abstract works but never put paint to canvas until later in life.  Joe’s work is inspired by pop art, colourists and naïve painters. To this artist, painting should be relaxing, fun and spontaneous.  Joe has been attending the various Neami art programs in Port Adelaide for over twelve years and successfully completed his Artist in Residence through Jump Arts.  Joe quotes, “I really like seeing new artists at the groups grow and enjoy themselves making art.  The groups are not just about art, it’s about socialising too.” Joe hopes to have his own solo exhibition in the future.

KyLIE DOUGLAS

Kylie Douglas is drawn to painting a range of subjects always with a strong focus on bright and bold colours.  She enjoys challenging the viewer by creating images that are different to how we thought they might look, by pushing the norms of colour.  Kylie says that her initial inspiration for returning to art was for relaxation and that it is one of the best things that she can do for her mental health.

KYLIE MCGRATH

Kylie McGrath is an emerging artist in Adelaide. Her mediums are varied including painting Primarily water colour, acrylic, charcoal and clay. The themes she primarily explores are the beauty of nature. She says, “Nothing in nature is perfectly straight yet perfect in its own right I enjoy painting nature scenes as it reminds me that beauty is everywhere in this busy world, if we choose to notice it, beauty is perfect in its imperfections. Kylies’ philosophy is life is so fast paced now days, slow down and appreciate the small things.

MEL CORDELL

Mel Cordell is a mixed media artist. She is passionate about the environment, with a background in conservation, photography and digital media. Mel enjoys sketching birds, flora and fauna, and has recently started using watercolours in her work.        

sarah donnell

Sarah Donnell Much of Sarah’s work revolves around themes of nature and the desire to protect the Earth. Sarah creates visions of ideal or fantastical worlds, in the hopes that her work will reflect a message for the coming decade to preserve the Earth and all its beauty and wonder. She hopes humanity will make wise choices in the face of Climate Emergency and will preserve the environment for future generations. Follow Sarah's work on her Instagram: @sarahdonnellart