Di Beveridge –
Image 1 synthetic polymer on board 80CM X 80CM
Born 1943
Occupation:
Artist/Potter
Education:
1988-1992 Art and
Design, Swinburne Institute of Technology,
1962 Graduated with teaching qualifications
Media:
Synthetic polymer &/or oil on board or canvas
Synthetic polymer, oil pastel, graphite – works on paper
Experiences related
to art:
1978-2003 Involved in family owned Graphic Arts Consultancy
1970-1987 Various art-related short courses
Community Arts teacher, ceramics, for 7 years
1974 – present Studio potter
Honours and awards:
2001 In Harmony
1999 Selected for Victorian Artists Society of the Year exhibition
1997 Royal Overseas League
Di sold her first
painting at the age of 16, Herald Outdoor Art Show,
Solo exhibitions:
1996 Doncaster
Templestowe Artists’ Society,
Group exhibitions:
Numerous small-group exhibitions in
2000 Mixed modern
2000 Contemporary Masters Exhibition
1998-2004 Six Contemporary Painters
1996 Images in Colour
1995 Group of 5
1994 Innovative Painters
Important
collections:
Paintings and ceramics held in private collections world-wide
Artists’ Statement:
Having been born into a family of artists, art and design have always been “Close to the Heart”. I am fascinated by colour, texture, line and form, and find distortion of the latter particularly exciting.
Inspiration for my work, both paintings and ceramics, often stems from my love of the natural environment, its patterns and shapes. In recent years my paintings have been greatly influenced by linear aspects of architectural design, and both the simple and complex lifestyles of humanity. These recent paintings began with colourful glimpses of life within the structures which are becoming increasingly simple as my work progresses.
They can now also be interpreted as an aerial perspective of the urban landscape.
I believe in the simple pleasures of life, that ‘less is more’, and for honesty in art one must paint from the heart.