'Inspirational Happiness'
Exhibition by Craig Marsh
7 January - 2 February 2019
OPENING NIGHT: Saturday 12 January 2019, 6-8pm
Exhibition by Craig Marsh
7 January - 2 February 2019
OPENING NIGHT: Saturday 12 January 2019, 6-8pm
Quote from the artist:
I grew up in a creative era around lots of artists including musicians, writers and art lovers of all genres. My earliest exposure to an artist’s life however was through my very own mother whose passion for art encapsulated and adorned every crevice of our living areas within our home. After moving away from the family home I ventured into the big wide world where, like most, I tried my hand at finding my way in life. I landed myself a junior role in the food industry where I worked as a kitchen hand. Quickly tiring of this role I pursued the role of cook and then went on to being a chef. I continued to work in kitchens struggling to find a happy life balance as well as connoisseur of fine food and this is where my childhood lessons were called to the forefront. I found myself mixing palettes of colours on fine dining plates just as I had always watched my mother do on canvases during my childhood. As I moved from job to job in the industry and also states I began to feel that I was not living my true life. I left the food industry and isolated myself in the basement of my house and began experimenting with pallets of colour again and this time on canvas. The passion and fire that I felt within me and that I saw within my mother as child was ignited. My work has gone from painting on canvases to boards and now to ornaments. I hope my work brings joy to others as much as it does to my own spirit. Artwork top right : 'Harmony' by Craig Marsh Bottom right: 'Finding a Partner' by Craig Marsh |