'Diversity of Land & Spirit'
two artist exhibition
Judith Laws & Rex Backhaus-Smith
July 8 to 30, 2017
All welcome!
Images from the exhibition will appear on this page from opening day July 8th.

Judith Laws

Please use the form at the bottom of the page to contact the gallery for prices of Judith's work and information about the book "Laws"

Please note - 
Not all the artworks shown here are on site at the gallery at any given time. 
If you would like to view a particular artwork at the gallery please contact us first so we can ensure that it is at the gallery.
07-5429 6404
or
admin@artoncairncross.com.au
Many Thanks, Jane and Tony

Acrylics, oils, mixed media


Born - Charters Towers, Qld.
Resides - Sunshine Coast, Qld.
 
"Looking at a Judith Laws painting is like looking into the fiery heart of Queensland opal". - Kate Collins (Sunday Mail)


Judith Laws bases her art on nature, but more as a point of departure into a sensuous world of exuberant and luscious colour. This highly creative artist has emerged as one of our best exponents of contemporary art. While much of her art is based on landscape and her experiences in exotic cultures from Morocco to South America and many places in between, she also has a figurative aspect to other works, but all are expressed with passion and energy.  Judith has had over 33 solo exhibitions and more than 40 combined exhibitions in London, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast and many urban and country areas of Australia since 1979.

In such a successful career it is difficult to narrow down the highlights, but a few are;  the book "Laws" published about her life and work in 2002; commissions in the Parliamentary Offices, Brisbane to the Dubai Resort, Dubai;  and work  represented in corporate and private collections in Australia, Canada, USA, England, France and Japan. 

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Pandanus and Emerald Lake - Mixed Media on Canvas - 92x122cm

Around the Blue Lake - Mixed Media on Canvas - 100x75cm

Grasslands of the Tanami - Mixed Media on Canvas - 110x90cm

Channels West - Mixed Media on Canvas - 150x117cm

The Cat Stretch - Mixed Media on Canvas - 120x40cm

Lilyponds, Moon and Jacana - Mixed Media on Canvas - 150x100cm

Afterglow - Mixed Media - 54x74cm

Moving Surface - Mixed Media on Canvas - 150x60cm each panel

Changing Land Form - Mixed Media on Canvas - 150x110cm

Old Man Banksia - Mixed Media on Canvas - 100x75cm

Caribbean Dream Boat - Mixed Media on Canvas - 123x90cm

Water Margin - Mixed Media on Canvas - 75x100cm

A Shawl for my Love - Mixed Media on Handmade Paper - 80cm diameter

Love is a Stranger - Mixed Media on Handmade Paper - 80cm diameter

Moroccan paintings

A Door in Tangiers I - Mixed Media on Canvas - 80x65cm

A Door in Tangiers II - Mixed Media on Canvas - 80x65cm

Palace - Mixed Media on Canvas - 90x90cm

Oasis in Marrakesh - Mixed Media on Canvas - 120x90cm

Jardin Marjorelle - Mixed Media on Canvas - 60x80cm

Moroccan Odyssey - Mixed Media on Canvas - 132x120cm

Recents events

2016 - "Beauty and Tragedy on Fraser Shores" - Hervey Bay regional gallery
2015 - Hidden Treasures - Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2014 - "Beauty and Tragedy on Fraser Shores" - solo exhibition at Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, Qld
2013 - "Lust for Life" -solo exhibition at Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
2011 - Feature artist - May -  Art on Cairncross, Maleny
2010 - Finalist - Kenilworth Art Prize
2009 - "Fraser Island" - solo exhibition - Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld.
            Finalist - Kenilworth Art Prize
2007 - Finalist - Sunshine Coast Art Prize

"LAWS"
Judith Laws is well known for her vibrant and exciting paintings and now a superb 'coffee table' art book on her work is available.

This 112 page book has over 60 colour images and was written and designed by artist, writer, tutor and adventurer, Rex Backhaus-Smith, who has been involved in the production of a number of art books.
   The book gives an insight into the creativity, thought processes and sources of inspiration of this unique Queensland artist. The paintings speak vividly, not of conventional superficial contours but in glowing terms, to reveal the special charisma of the Australian countryside. This extremely innovative artist has emerged as one of our best exponents of contemporary art. Please contact the gallery to order your copy of this wonderful book. 

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