Narelle Whitham_ Art

Profile

 

Over 20 years experience Art, and creativity has continuously weaved through my life over the years, but it wasn’t until I had to give away my career as a massage therapist, that I pursued a more professional and practical way to live within the constraints of the newfound challenges that come with becoming disabled.

Painting and many additional forms of art have continuously played an important role in my life.

The majority of my inspirations have come from the wondrous landscapes, the beauty of the outback or wildlife I have looked upon in awe, it gives me an opportunity and great backdrop for inspiration, reflected my paintings. I'm proud to be part of such a beautiful country such as Australia.

Acrylic or watercolor mediums are my preference of art, dabbling in a few additional art styles when time allows, such as book writing, mosaic art, jewelry making, charcoal drawings and fiber art.

The involvement in several solo exhibitions leads me on a journey of discovery about who I wanted to be as an artist.

This paved way to step into the role of an advocate for art and disabilities.

I’m a self-taught Artist having no formal art classes.

My focus in Art is to evoke inspiration and bring awareness of the important relationship between Art and Good Mental Health. Demonstrating that Art is attainable for anyone wishing to improve their mental wellness. Also, the importance of using recycled materials can help be environmentally conscious.

Leading into a role of Artist/Advocate was an avenue to give back to the community by sharing my experiences and art at the same time.

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 Notable Achievements

Advocate for Art and Disabilities

Creative and Artistic Professional

Mental Health First Aid Officer

Outstanding representation and interpretation skills

Works well singularity or with a team

Capable of meeting deadlines

Excellent public speaking and class presentation

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Artwork and Exhibitions

2019-        (solo)Perspective is Yours @ Peppin Hertitage Center Deniliquin

2018   -       July -Alton Gallery Echuca – Solo Exhibition  

                  Behind My Mind, it’s a Matter of Perspective a prelude to the mental health project SOMBA

                 Plastic Fiber/Material 3d workshop MAAS

2017      – December -Spot Light position on website and magazine of the Professional Women's Networking Association

                 January - Contemporary Art Society of Victoria – A4 Exhibition

                 February to September Featured Artist at the Edward River Hotel, Red-Room Dining - Outback Silhouettes Display

                 Deniliquin Rotary Easter Show

                 Artwork always displayed and for sale at Moulamein Gallery NSW

2016         Artwork displayed at, South West Arts Inc. Deniliquin Peppin Heritage Museum Deniliquin, Head office of Deniliquin Ute Muster, Lakeside       caravan Park Moulamein, Moulamein Art Gallery,  and Wonthaggi Garden Center

 

Independent Author  - Landscapes of the Heart and Mind – self-published, for sale on the internet Amazon.com and South West Arts Inc, Moulamein Art Gallery, Lakeside caravan park moulamein.

October -Threads of the community exhibition South West Arts Inc. Deniliquin

August -Brooch Exhibition National Contemporary Art Society of Victoria 

(Teacher with students) Outback Silhouettes Exhibition 17th December

(Solo)Book Launch “Landscapes of the Heart and Mind” 17th December

2015(Group)Still Life Exhibition Moulamein Art Gallery

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Participation or Voluntary Skills

2006-2014 Volunteer Art and Craft Teacher or Moulamein Retirement Villager/Hostel

2015-2016 -2017 -2018 Volunteer at Moulamein Art Gallery

2016    Teaching Art workshops for Ability Links Deniliquin

2016    Private Art workshops for drawing and painting

2017    Public Speaking - Soroptmistic Society Deniliquin -Art and Disability

                                          Riverina Collective Deniliquin-Age of Anxiety

2017    Volunteer – South west Arts – Art for Equality Event

            Volunteer – Artist in Residence – Telstra store Wonthaggi

Water Color Art Demonstrations and Face painting

2017 -Launch art/mental health awareness campaign      SOMBA

2018- Public Speaker at Moulamein CWA – Mental Health Awareness

2019- Director (on the board of directors) South West Arts

          Easter Art Out Market - Volunteer Artist

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Competitions and Awards

1998-Queens Guide Award

1990 -Scholarship for women in Engineering – Civil Engineering

2005- 1st place bridal makeup, and 3rd overall Make-up Artist Award for Chisholm Tafe Beauty and Fashion

2016 -National Day Of Disability 2016 – Community Service Award for Art and Disability

Participation-2016

-Threads of Our Community South West Arts Deniliquin

- Brooch show for Contemporary Art Society of Victoria

2017- letter of appreciation Brave Hearts Cancer Center

 

Education

Completed year 12

Civil Engineering Diploma, 2 of 3 years of accreditations

1995

-word processing and database for windows 

2003

-Massage Course

2004

-Masters Qualification in Reiki and Holistic Healing

2005

-Qualified, Certificate III Massage and Beauty Therapy

-Business Owner,  Massage and Beauty Therapies at WeeWee Cottage Moulamein

2013

-(RSA) Responsible Service of Alcohol, tourism travel, and hospitality package

2016

-Mosaic with Sandy Peeters at Moulamein Caravan Park Studio

-Still Life for beginners with Barb Harris at Moulamein Art Gallery

2017

-Botanical watercolors by Valarie Richards

-Mental Health First Aid Certificate

2018

- 3D plastic fibre/material arts class MAAS

2019

- BEC Business Advice short Course workshops, Governance and Succession planning workshop and Grant Wrinting Application

-ERAS ( Edward River Art Society) 

-Robert Knight - Charocaol Drawing workshop

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