Sophie Chauncey's art is being exhibited at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery.
Local artist Sophie Chauncy has been inspired by the district landscape in developing her latest exhibition.
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Called ‘Trails’, it opened at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery last week.
Growing up in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area district and now living at ‘Morundah’ on the Yanco Creek, Ms Chauncy said the district has “developed her affinity with the Riverina landscape, its flora, fauna and the elemental nuances that define its rugged beauty”.
“I am passionate about thriving landscapes and wildlife conservation,” she said.
“In recent years, my interest has been to document the ecosystems within the Riverina, drawing attention to biodiversity and at risk animal/birdlife populations through mixed media.
“I want to reveal both the energy and beauty of the MIA specifically, and rural Australian bushland more broadly.
One of Sophie Chauncey's paintings.
“My paintings document the blissful energy of the Australian bush and hang as a reminder to nurture our unique environment.”
Ms Chauncy studied visual arts at the National Art School in Sydney before completing her degree in visual arts at the University of Wollongong.
In recent years, as part of the Regional Arts Development program (RAD), Ms Chauncy undertook a 4 week artist residency in the E3 Space at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and a three week artist residency in outback Western Australia.
These experiences inspired the ‘Ocean to Outback’ at the ROR Space in Griffith and more ‘Nurture’ at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
‘Trails’ is Ms Chuancy’s first solo exhibit at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery.
It opened on June 14 and continues until August 4.
Sophie Chauncey's work is inspired by Riverina landscapes.
Sophie Chauncey works on one of her latest artworks.
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