Nikki Quarry
"Nikki works as a full-time artist from her studio/gallery “Nikki’s Art Space”, in the heart of Avalon. She draws on images of far away places that inspired her during many years of travel. Her latest series of Sydney headlands and Australian animals are very restrained, allowing the large empty white space around them to draw the viewer into the meticulous fine detail and they suffuse a modern sophisticated charm into the monochromatic designs. Our imagination is relied upon to fill in the missing details, making the image more intimate to the viewer. Nikki currently uses mainly traditional methods of oil on canvas but loves to create in all forms of mediums including watercolor, pastel and charcoal."
Artist Statement
In my burnt umber paintings, I explore simplicity, emotion and memory through a restrained palette that reveals more than it conceals. These works strip away colour to focus on tone, light, and the quiet strength within each subject, from whales and our stunning coastline to the intriguing Australian Bush. The warmth of umber connects earth, sea, and spirit, grounding each piece in the natural world I live and paint within. It’s a meditative process for me, bringing a sense calm and clarity through my personal expression of the amazing beauty all around us, a beauty I wish to share with you. This painting depicts one of my favourite surfing spots and a beach that holds many memories for me of my children playing in the rock pools.
