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Artist Statement:
This is a way of expressing my
aboriginal heritage.
Growing up in Alice Springs in
Central Australia has shown me
how vast and unique our
country is, the colours,
wildlife are just as unusual.
My artwork reflects my form of
aboriginal art, I love using
colours and I hope you enjoy
seeing my work as much as I
love painting it. I enjoy
giving my paintings more than
one dimension and my signature
is placed within the pattern.
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Carlene Lavender Biography:
| Biographical information for Carlene Lavender can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Committed
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| Religion |
non religious |
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| Education |
High School |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting, drawing, photography, gardening. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
My family, especially my mother |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Have always been facinated with Colours and the unique animals of Australia. I became an artist because it was a way to share my love for art in my own unique way. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
BORN: Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
TRIBE: Arabana/ Eastern Arunta
DREAMING: Water Dreaming
ABORIGINAL AUTHENTICITY NUMBER: 000204
Growing up in Central Australia was a lot of fun; there was so much to do and so much to learn. As a child I would often listen to my grandfathers knowledge of his law, life and culture. He always showed me little things when he took us out in the bush, like tracks and what made them, stories of the animals we would see. From this early time in my life developed my own unique art style. I love Australian animals and colour, and that is where my interest in art lies. We are blessed to have so many beautiful animals, so in my own way, this is MY way of sharing these animals with the world. Because I have travelled and lived in many other places, I have seen many other Australian native animals.
I was born in Alice Springs, as were my mother, grandfather etc. My interest in art began as a small child. I loved to draw and have all my life; it has been only in the last seven years of my life that I have painted, which I truly enjoy. My mother encouraged me to paint; she is an artist in her own rite and has been for quite a while.
My Grandfather (Poppa as we called him) was a wise and interesting man and I will always cherish the times spent with him and the things that he taught me. Poppas Oldest brother Uncle Walter was another source of information for me, he would come to see Poppa and they would sit for hours under the Cedar tree, and laugh and talk about times in their past. Uncle Walter has a book Written about his life (The Man from Arltunga) He was the last fully initiated lawman of the Eastern Arunta people. Uncle Walter was a sweet and gentle man who always had time to tell you a little story.
I have exhibited work in quite a few places in Australia eg: Texas, Brisbane, Warwick, Emu Park, Inverell, Maryborough, Canberra, Cleveland, Sydney and Inglewood. In this time I have sold many works both here in Australia and overseas eg: (Australia) Brisbane, Texas, Murwillumbah, Alice Springs, Inglewood, Emu Park, Sydney. Sold artwork Overseas to California, London, Amsterdam, and New Zealand. Most recently a painting sold to USA via an Internet gallery.
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