Jodie Wells sees feathered creatures as mediators between the material and spirit worlds. This body of work was inspired by their colours, warbling songs and the ability to soar into the sky away from mundane everyday life. Wells’ painting style creates tactile oil surfaces that play with texture and light, depicting her creatures with a sensibility to physical scale and natural qualities.
“I realised there were so many more facets to a creature’s moods and actions to be explored. Whether they are horses, wild birds or even birds in captivity, they all appear to display a distinctive personality. By observing an animal’s posture or body language, I hope to be able to express their spirit and energy.” – Jodie Wells, 2013.
Anthea Polson Art
15 to 26 February, 2014
Queensland
Tranquil Soar Barn Owl, 2013, oil on canvas, 100 x 100cm
Courtesy the artist and Anthea Polson Art