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About
I have a passion for mixed media and texture, combining acrylic paint with charcoal and pastel. Frequently I use a collage technique, amalgamating layers of paper with fabric to create a unique series of images on the canvas.
My paintings generally start with photographs I have taken while on holiday. My first step is to review the photographs, restoring the memories. I then select a batch of the best, gradually breaking the groups down to absolute favourites.
The works I produce often begin as realistic representations of scenes or images, thereafter undergoing a series of revisions, gradually coalescing into minimalistic shapes. This process yields depths of layered print and colour, supplying warmth and emotion.
Mark making is also an important aspect of my work. As the painting develops, the marks and lines come and go. They are woven in and out of the brush strokes developing and growing richness and depth.
The marks and lines find a path through my paintings. The viewer follows the path of the canvas, looking, seeking and exploring. The lines and marks, both solid and broken, help to guide directional vision allowing the viewer to see all sections of the painting, in other words, it gives you a pathway through my work.
The layering of paint also adds to the pathway. My goal is to provide an interesting journey for the viewer, gradually revealing the final image.
My paintings generally start with photographs I have taken while on holiday. My first step is to review the photographs, restoring the memories. I then select a batch of the best, gradually breaking the groups down to absolute favourites.
The works I produce often begin as realistic representations of scenes or images, thereafter undergoing a series of revisions, gradually coalescing into minimalistic shapes. This process yields depths of layered print and colour, supplying warmth and emotion.
Mark making is also an important aspect of my work. As the painting develops, the marks and lines come and go. They are woven in and out of the brush strokes developing and growing richness and depth.
The marks and lines find a path through my paintings. The viewer follows the path of the canvas, looking, seeking and exploring. The lines and marks, both solid and broken, help to guide directional vision allowing the viewer to see all sections of the painting, in other words, it gives you a pathway through my work.
The layering of paint also adds to the pathway. My goal is to provide an interesting journey for the viewer, gradually revealing the final image.
BIO
Marilyn Ross studied Fashion Design and Fashion Teaching at East Sydney Technical College, Darlinghurst Sydney 1970-1974.
The first part of her artistic career was designing and pattern making for her own clothing manufacturing company, which she owned for 18 years.
Marilyn is now a full time artist and works from her studio at One + 2 Artist Studios, Lilyfield, Sydney.
1970-1974:
Studied fashion design at East Sydney Technological College (Darlinghurst)
1975-1980:
Worked as a Fashion Designer for John J Hilton (one of Sydney’s leading ladies wear manufacturing businesses in charge of the label ‘High Society’), with regular trips to Europe seeking new fashion ideas.
1980-1997:
Owned a business manufacturing ladies wear, regularly attending fashion shows in Paris, Florence, Munich etc. Designed under many labels, supplying boutiques and department stores throughout Australia.
1997-1998:
Freelance designer and pattern maker
1998-present:
Part-time ladies wear retail- management, sales and buyer. Working part time allows me the freedom to paint.
BIO
My painting career has spanned a period of 30 years.
1990: Went to Paddington Art School in Gordon Ave Paddington. Studied Life Drawing for 2 years.
1998-2001: Attended the Royal Art Society of NSW (Lavender Bay). Studied watercolour with Peter Doharty for 3 years.
2002-2009: Studied oils at North Shore School of Art under Mike Lamble.
2002-2011: Attended mix-media classes at Willoughby Workshop with Tony Tozer.
2009: Attended Waverly Art School with Pam Cowper in a mixed media group.
2008-2011: 5 times a year attend Juliet Holmes A Court workshops at the NSW Art Gallery.
2007: Had my first exhibition at the Ewart Gallery.
2009: Held my second exhibition at Gallery 41, Riley St Woolloomooloo.
Signed up with One Plus 2 studios in Rozelle where I am fortunate enough to paint in the company of 50 other artists. This gives me more opportunity to paint and concentrate on what I love.
2011: Workshop with Aida Tomescu.
2011-2016: Drawing course with Jennifer Keller-Milne.
2016: 3 day work shop at Bundanon with Juliet Holmes A Court
2017/2018: Travelled OS
Exhibitions
2023 Hunters Hill - Highly commended - Finalist
2023 Woollahra Gallery - Exhibiting Artist
2023 The Watch House Balmain - Exhibiting Artist
2022 One Plus 2 - Exhibiting Artist
2022 Lake Art Prize Finalist Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie
2021 The Corner Gallery 'Elements In Play' Solo Exhibition
2020 The Corner Gallery ‘Beyond The Mark' Solo Exhibition
2019 One plus 2 - X-mas Exhibition
2016 One Plus 2 - ‘Chair’ Exhibiting Artist
2016 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2016 Finalist, Hunters Hill Selected Exhibitor
2015 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2015 Finalist, Hunters Hill Selected Exhibitor
2014 Glebe group show
2014 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2013 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2012 ‘commended’ – Drummoyne Art Prize
2012 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2012 Ewart Art Prize
2011 ‘Very highly commended’ – Drummoyne Art Prize
2011 Finalist, Hunters Hill Selected Exhibitor
2011 One Plus 2 group Exhibition
2010 One Plus 2 ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2010 Ewart Art Prize
2009 Studio One Plus 2 Group Exhibition
2009 Solo Exhibition – Gallery 41
2007 Solo Exhibition – Ewart Artist
2007 Royal Art Society Open Exhibition
2005 Drummoyne Art Society Open Exhibition
2004 Ewart Art Prize Exhibition
2003 Ewart Prize Exhibition
2002 Ewart Prize Exhibition
The first part of her artistic career was designing and pattern making for her own clothing manufacturing company, which she owned for 18 years.
Marilyn is now a full time artist and works from her studio at One + 2 Artist Studios, Lilyfield, Sydney.
1970-1974:
Studied fashion design at East Sydney Technological College (Darlinghurst)
1975-1980:
Worked as a Fashion Designer for John J Hilton (one of Sydney’s leading ladies wear manufacturing businesses in charge of the label ‘High Society’), with regular trips to Europe seeking new fashion ideas.
1980-1997:
Owned a business manufacturing ladies wear, regularly attending fashion shows in Paris, Florence, Munich etc. Designed under many labels, supplying boutiques and department stores throughout Australia.
1997-1998:
Freelance designer and pattern maker
1998-present:
Part-time ladies wear retail- management, sales and buyer. Working part time allows me the freedom to paint.
BIO
My painting career has spanned a period of 30 years.
1990: Went to Paddington Art School in Gordon Ave Paddington. Studied Life Drawing for 2 years.
1998-2001: Attended the Royal Art Society of NSW (Lavender Bay). Studied watercolour with Peter Doharty for 3 years.
2002-2009: Studied oils at North Shore School of Art under Mike Lamble.
2002-2011: Attended mix-media classes at Willoughby Workshop with Tony Tozer.
2009: Attended Waverly Art School with Pam Cowper in a mixed media group.
2008-2011: 5 times a year attend Juliet Holmes A Court workshops at the NSW Art Gallery.
2007: Had my first exhibition at the Ewart Gallery.
2009: Held my second exhibition at Gallery 41, Riley St Woolloomooloo.
Signed up with One Plus 2 studios in Rozelle where I am fortunate enough to paint in the company of 50 other artists. This gives me more opportunity to paint and concentrate on what I love.
2011: Workshop with Aida Tomescu.
2011-2016: Drawing course with Jennifer Keller-Milne.
2016: 3 day work shop at Bundanon with Juliet Holmes A Court
2017/2018: Travelled OS
Exhibitions
2023 Hunters Hill - Highly commended - Finalist
2023 Woollahra Gallery - Exhibiting Artist
2023 The Watch House Balmain - Exhibiting Artist
2022 One Plus 2 - Exhibiting Artist
2022 Lake Art Prize Finalist Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie
2021 The Corner Gallery 'Elements In Play' Solo Exhibition
2020 The Corner Gallery ‘Beyond The Mark' Solo Exhibition
2019 One plus 2 - X-mas Exhibition
2016 One Plus 2 - ‘Chair’ Exhibiting Artist
2016 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2016 Finalist, Hunters Hill Selected Exhibitor
2015 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2015 Finalist, Hunters Hill Selected Exhibitor
2014 Glebe group show
2014 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2013 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2012 ‘commended’ – Drummoyne Art Prize
2012 One Plus 2 - ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2012 Ewart Art Prize
2011 ‘Very highly commended’ – Drummoyne Art Prize
2011 Finalist, Hunters Hill Selected Exhibitor
2011 One Plus 2 group Exhibition
2010 One Plus 2 ‘Lost’ Exhibiting Artist
2010 Ewart Art Prize
2009 Studio One Plus 2 Group Exhibition
2009 Solo Exhibition – Gallery 41
2007 Solo Exhibition – Ewart Artist
2007 Royal Art Society Open Exhibition
2005 Drummoyne Art Society Open Exhibition
2004 Ewart Art Prize Exhibition
2003 Ewart Prize Exhibition
2002 Ewart Prize Exhibition