Carolyn Griffiths
Country of Birth: Australia
Where, what and when did you study?
ECU- MA Creative Arts, Macquarie University NSW, BA
Do you have commercial representation? If so, through who?
yes, Interactive Arts
Do you have a dedicated studio space? If so, where?
No, would love to find one
What media do you predominately work in?
Abstract painting, mixed media, acrylic
How many hours per week do you normally work on your practice?
30-39hrs approx
Do you supplement your practice by working in a job? If so, in what industry?
gave up day job at DET last year-full time painting now
What motivates you? What are you trying to achieve?
Art, ART, MORE ART. EAT, SLEEP, EXHIBIT & think about it constantly, see others' art in real time & on-line. I have a small passion for ART.
I was formerly a contemporary dance educator/teacher, but the bod can't do it no more, so went back to making 2D art & paint almost daily.
What do you see as the biggest obstacle to your potential success?
There are some opportunities out there for artists, but not enough & so i look for what is there & go for it.
Yes, money is always an obstacle. If I had more money, I would open a gallery/workshop/studio/teaching space for artists to professionally exhibit, work and professional artist-in-residencies etc.
Sounds old fashioned? - not so. I've been in the arts for over 25 years & its always, always needed.
What do you find inspiring?
Images, graphics, moving visuals, weather maps and other stuff I see on TV, as in the introductions for news programs, back drops for interviews etc.
People's web backgrounds - love to see them, advertising posters & postcards for arts & media events.
Yes, others' art. Contemporary dance and the vids/moving images they employ - love 'em.
WA skies, the bush, the river the ebb & flow of city traffic & buildings seen from a distance.
Where can people next see your work?
I'll hold a solo some time in May, venue & dates TBA. Three hander exhibition in September, venue & dates TBA
