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ART PACKS
Applications from artists wishing to be part of Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios' 2025 Artist-in-Residence program are open.
Applications close midnight Sunday 20 October 2024, for commencement dates in January, February and June.
If you wish to be considered for the program, simply complete this form.
CURRENT ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Oscar Garcia
Artist in Residence 2024/2025
Oscar Garcia is a visual artist based in Sydney. Born 1979 in Lima Peru, he arrived in Australia at the age of ten.
His paintings comprise both real and imagined scenery, commonly depicting images of familiar sights and local places of interest, which he surveys and often photographs for reference before rendering a final arrangement of oil on canvas.
His subject matter is inspired by narratives, most of which he finds within landscapes shaped by human activity. Whilst trying to remain an objective observer, he explores these concepts through painting.
'In my work I aim to explore the elusive energy and narratives that shape our human landscape'
- Oscar Garcia
Laura Matthews
Artist in Residence 2024/2025
Laura Matthews received her formal education at the Slade School of Fine Art, UK. She currently lives on Gadigal Country and works on Cammeraygal Country. Matthews focuses on interpreting the landscape of Australia. Leaving behind memories of a paler climate, her increasingly acute sense of colour and light has generated large and acclaimed bodies of work.
Her work references ancient mythologies and contemporary stories. Human figures are painted in motion, a multidimensional motion that has an other-worldly feel. In this way the works become a metaphor for our contemporary existence. The constant communication that technology affords us, serving to connect us to each other, ironically erodes much of what is personal about our relationships.
“Matthews reminds us what is real and what is technical. She reminds us to dream and view things beyond a cursory glance.” – Ralph Hobbs
She was the winner of the 2019 Naked and Nude Art Prize at Manning Regional Gallery, winner of the 2017 Hunters Hill Art Prize, a finalist in the 2019 Paddington Art Prize and a semi-finalist in the 2019 Moran National Portrait Prize.
Matthews’ work is held in the Slade (UCL, London) Collection and in private collections in Europe, USA, Australia and across Asia.
PREVIOUS ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Angela Hanson
Artist in Residence 2023/24
Angela Hayson’s current body of work is focused on human relationships; how we connect and communicate, negotiating what we expose or conceal of our true identity. It is about dual identities, embracing one’s own idiosyncrasies in order to remain authentic to self, contrasted against a public persona constructed according to social norms and expectations to gain acceptance in society.
Anthropomorphic elements in nature have provided a metaphor for connection and communication.
The simplification of forms and emphasis on shape, space, colour and composition are explored in the works.
Angela resides and works in Sydney, has exhibited nationally and overseas since 2005 with work held in private and public collections. She completed a Bachelor of Fine Art (2004) with Honors (2005) from the National Art School and Master of Art from the College of Fine Art, UNSW (2010).
During her residency at Lane Cove Creative Studios, Angela is exploring multiple mediums incorporating print, collage, drawing and sculpture, experimenting with diverse materials and processes.
Follow Angela on Instagram @angelahayson & website https://angelahayson.com/
