Colour & Light

Judith Laws
&
Marc Kalifa

Vibrant colourful paintings by well known Sunshine coast artist Judith Laws and exquisite translucent glass by Maleny glass blower Marc Kalifa.
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April 7 - 29, 2018

Judith Laws

Please use the form at the bottom of the page to contact the gallery for prices of Judith's work.

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

Judith Laws
Acrylics, oils, mixed media

Born - Charters Towers, Qld.
Resides - Sunshine Coast, Qld.
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"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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Desert Symphony - Mixed Media on Canvas - 90x140cm

Shoreline - Mixed Media on Canvas - 120x150cm

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

Purple River - Mixed Media on Canvas - 117x155cm

Patterns - Mixed Media on Canvas - 76x76cm

Desert Sun - Mixed Media on Canvas - 50x120cm

End of a Great Day - Mixed Media on Canvas - 60x90cm

Mystery Woman - Charcoal & Ink on Paper - 56x85cm

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

In the Garden of Eden - Charcoal & Ink on Paper - 49x73cm

Moroccan Odyssey - Mixed Media on Canvas - 132x120cm

Oasis in Marrakesh - Mixed Media on Canvas - 123x92cm

Afternoon in the Old City Fez - Mixed Media on Canvas - 90x90cm

Road to Morocco - Mixed Media on Canvas - 100x75cm

The Pleasure Palace - Mixed Media on Canvas - 100x100cm

Jilly with the Peacock - Mixed Media on Paper - 75x55cm

Afterglow - Mixed Media on Paper - 55x75cm

Desert Icons - Mixed Media on Paper - 75x55cm

Road Through the Bungles Bungles - Mixed Media on Paper - 55x75cm

Where Rivers Seldom Flow - Acrylic on Canvas - 90x125cm

TreePod - Mixed Media on Canvas - 80x40cm

Canal Life - Mixed Media on Board - 90x100cm

Shifting Dunes - Mixed Media on Paper - 60x30cm

Tea Tree Lakes (5 panels) - Mixed Media on Canvas - 30x30cm each panel

More than Boats - Mixed Media on Canvas - 50x120cm

Changing Land Form - Mixed Media on Canvas - 150x110cm

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

White Feather - Mixed Media on Canvas - 100x100cm

Windmills & Sangria - Mixed Media on Canvas - 60x130cm

To the Sound of Guitars - Mixed Media on Canvas - 75x100cm

To the Swirl of the Dance - Mixed Media on Canvas - 100x75cm

Flamenco Mood - Mixed Media on Canvas - 140x90cm

Paella - Mixed Media on Canvas - 50x60cm

Life on the Reef - Mixed Media on Canvas - 150x90cm (3 panels)

Through the Eye of a Fish - Mixed Media on Canvas - 90x90cm

Halcyon Days - Mixed Media on Canvas - 122x40cm

The One That Got Away - Mixed Media on Canvas - 122x40cm

Splash - Mixed Media on Canvas - 60x75cm

Rescue - Mixed Media on Canvas - 40x50cm

Channels West - Mixed Media on Canvas - 150x117cm

Water Margin - Mixed Media on Canvas - 75x100cm

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

Recents events

2017 - "Diversity of Land and Spirit" with Rex Backhaus-Smith
​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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