I had the pleasure of participating in three Sydney group art exhibitions this month. Honoured to be selected as a finalist for the Greenway Eco Art prize in the Turbine Hall of White Bay power station; the Glebe Art prize at the Tramsheds; and Sacred Grove in Your Street organised by the Tree Veneration Society which is currently showing until November 8th at the Concourse Art Space at 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood.
BERNADETTE SMITH ART
Bernadette Smith is a cross disciplinary artist using photomedia, installation and painting to raise awareness of the non-human world and environmental sustainability. This website is best viewed as desktop or web version if using a mobile phone. Email bernadettesmithart@yahoo.com.au
Diffractions in Glass at Verge Gallery
Three major Sydney art exhibitions
Legacies photo media show at Hurstville Art Museum
Thanks to all who were able to come to my recent exhibition « Legacies » at Hurstville Museum and Gallery.
For people who were not able to come, here is a video of my artist talk which shows my exhibited work.
Tree Tales 2023 - Tree Veneration Society group show
Diffractions in Glass at East Sydney Doctors gallery
Recent work plus favourites from my series of glass refraction photographs are showing at East Sydney Doctors gallery, 102 Burton Street, Darlinghurst (opposite National Art School entrance). This series was begun during my research degree at Sydney College of the Arts Callan Park campus where I explored the phenomenon of sunlight diffractions through its heritage window panes recording the bending and fracturing of light waves at extremely close range. More info here: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/refractions-in-glass-photo-media-exhibition
Top image: Solaris 102 cm diameter photograph printed on Chromaluxe aluminium circle Below: West 76 cm diameter photograph printed on Chromaluxe aluminium circle
Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize 2023
I am honoured to have been shortlisted for the prestigious annual Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize. "Fresh perspectives on our global climate crisis and sustainable life on earth are on show in an outstanding exhibition of art and design" Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Georges River Council Artist Residency
My artist in residence creative stint at Carss Park ends with a closing artist talk on Saturday 19th August. For more info:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1042424