Anna Mary Wheeler opening Wednesday 17 August 6pm

Anna Mary Wheeler Blast from the Past

anna mary wheeler blast from the past

 ANNA MARY WHEELER’S 2022 SURVEY EXHIBITION AT TAP GALLERY

On Wednesday 17th August between 6-8pm Anna Mary Wheeler’s Survey exhibition will be opened by Knight/Chevalier (K.O.N.M) Yves Hernot at Surry Hills’ TAP Gallery. Paintings made by her between the years 1998 (when Anna was at the National Art School) and the present will be on show.

It hasn’t been an easy journey for her as she had to deal with a major surfing accident in 1998. She broke her neck in 2 places, changing her life forever. Anna had been a competitive surfer on the northern beaches. “The accident changed my life and I became more serious about my art. I suppose everything happens for a reason.”

In third year at NAS, Anna’s painting was strongly influenced by Frida Kahlo. She did a series of self portraits in her Minerva jacket she had to wear. They include a series of portraits of her brother and herself.

Anna says “My painting is figurative yet abstract. I am inspired by the natural world and the world of myth. Colour plays a big part in my painting. I love it! My works are very colourful and painterly in style. The brushstrokes are calligraphic in nature. I am inspired by such European modern masters
as Picasso, Chagall, Matisse and Van Gogh. I am also influenced by such American artists as the Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. I also really admire Basquiat. My paintings address such
mythological themes as classical Venus and Minerva and the Sphinx. I have a deep love of animals and often paint goats and cows that I used to see on family holidays in Jamberoo. Paint is an expressive medium for me. It’s a very physical and psychic substance. Through the paint I seek to tell a story. The paint application is just as important as the subject. My work is about dreams,energy and the subconscious. ”

ABC journalist, Katie Brookes writes “Anna’s work has always had a strong use of colour using paint in a textured manner.”

Anna has been a 3-time finalist in both the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship and the Mosman Art Prize. She has also been in numerous group exhibitions and art competitions. Her work has found its way to private collections in the U.K., France, Singapore, China and the USA. She has held 12 solo exhibitions since leaving NAS in 1999. In 2017 she had a show with Janet Clayton Gallery in Paddington, which was received well. She is now looking for commercial representation for her work.

At present Anna is residing on the Central Coast at Horsfield Bay where she has her studio. Anna says “The exhibition ‘Blast From the Past’ is an overview of where I have been and directions I am now taking. It has a variety of themes but what unites them is the colour and the spiritual”. She has just started her own “art merch” which includes clothing, bags and other merchandise, all depicting her own paintings. So far (it is in its early stages) the response has been very encouraging!

Watch this space and please drop into Anna’s exhibition at the vibrant Lesley
Dimmick’s TAP Gallery on Riley Street, SurryHills between 15th and 28th August 2022.

ANNA MARY WHEELER

 

Resides:     Horsfield Bay, Central Coast

Studio:       Horsfield Bay, Central Coast

Phone:       0403 669 919

Email:       anna_mary_wheeler@hotmail.com

Website:   annamarywheeler.com

Instagram: instagram.com/annawheeler777

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Anna-Mary-Wheeler/620392693

 

EDUCATION

 

1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts, National Art School, East Sydney

1996 HSC, St. Luke’s Grammar School, Dee Why

 

ART PRIZES

 

2021 People’s Choice Award, Mardi Gras “Outloud” exhibition , TAP Gallery

2020 People’s Choice, International Women’s Day Prize, Women on Boards, TAP Gallery

2013 Runner up/Encouragement Award, International Women’s Day Prize, Women on Boards, TAP Gallery

2002 Highly Commended Waverley Art Prize, Bondi Public School

1996 Creativity Award, St. Luke’s Grammar School

1996 1st Place in 2 and 3 Unit Visual Art, St. Luke’s Grammar School

1991 1st Place in Year 7 Visual Art, St. Luke’s Grammar School

 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

 

2022 TAP Gallery, Surry Hills

2021 TAP Gallery, Surry Hills

2020 TAP Gallery, Surry Hills

2019 Gallery 371, Marrickville

2017 Janet Clayton Gallery, Paddington

2014 Sheffer Gallery, Darlington

2012 Fire Gallery, Newtown

2011 Sheffer Gallery, Darlington

2007 St. Peter’s Church, Cremorne

2006 Addison Road Gallery, Marrickville

2004 Addison Road Gallery, Marrickville

2002 Chocolate Dog Cafe, Newtown

2001 St. Laurence Arts Centre, Central

 

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

 

2022 International Women’s Day Prize, Women on Boards, TAP Gallery

2022 Mardi Gras exhibition, TAP Gallery

2021 International Women’s Day Prize, Women on Boards, TAP Gallery

2021 Mardi Gras exhibition “Outloud” , TAP Gallery

2020 The Real Refuses’ exhibition, TAP Gallery

2020 International Women’s Day Prize, Women on Boardz, TAP Gallery

2020 Lockdown Paintings, TAP Gallery

2018 Lennox Street Open Studio exhibition, Lennox Street Studios

2017 Lennox Street Open Studio exhibition, Lennox Street Studios

2016 Leichardt Open Studio exhibition, The Demountable

2016 Alpha Life Drawing Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2013 International Women’s Day Prize, Women on Boards, TAP Gallery

2013 Fire Gallery, Group Exhibition

2012 Alpha Christmas Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2012 Alpha Life Drawing Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2012 Keep and Occupy, Addison Road Gallery

2011 Alpha Christmas Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2011 Alpha Life Drawing Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2010 Alpha Life Drawing Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2008 Marrickville Open Studio Trail(MOST), Mary Street Studios

2007 Lloyd Rees Youth Art Award, Lane Cove Council Chambers

2007 Finalist, Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship, Brett Whiteley Studio

2007 Looking for Democracy, Greenpeace, Mori Gallery

2007 Cereal Box Degree, Mori Gallery

2007 Alpha Life Drawing Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2005 Lloyd Rees Youth Art Award, Lane Cove Council Chambers

2005 Six Years Out, Addison Road Gallery

2004 Alpha Life Drawing Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2004 FONAS Alumni Exhibition, Cell Block Theatre, National Art School

2003 Alpha Life Drawing Exhibition, Alpha Gallery

2002 Finalist, Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship, Brett Whiteley Studio

2002 Lloyd Rees Youth Art Award, Lane Cove Council Chambers

2002 Mosman Art Prize, Mosman Art Gallery

2002 Waverley Art Prize, Bondi Public School, 2 paintings exhibited

2002 Paintings of Place, Cobbitee Art Gallery

2001 Alumni Exhibition, Cell Block Theatre, National Art School

2001 Finalist, Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship, Brett Whiteley Studio

2000 Mosman Art Prize, 2 paintings exhibited, Mosman Art Gallery

1999 Graduation Exhibition, Cell Block Theatre, National Art School

1999 3rd Year Painters, Mid year show, Cell Block Theatre NAS

1999 Sydney Airport Art Award, Sydney International Airport

1999 Mosman Youth Art Award, Mosman Art Gallery

1998 2nd Year Painters, Cell Block Theatre, National Art School

1996 Express Yourself ,Northern Beaches equivalent to Art Express, Manly Art Gallery and Museum

 

 

COLLECTIONS

 

Private Collections throughout Australia, U.K., America, France, China and Singapore.

ART MERCHANDISE

Tote bags, hoodies, coffee mugs, ties, Tshirts, caps & more will be on display during the exhibition.

 

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

☆”Capturing A Bizarre World” Press Release October 2014 by Katie Brookes.

☆”Half A Harlequin” Press Release September 2012 by Katie Brookes

☆”Church Hosts Art Show” by Kate Crawford, The Mosman Daily, December 6, 2007

☆”Opening Judged a Great Success” by Kate Crawford, The Mosman Daily, August 17, 2006.

☆”Riding in Wonder” by Margaret Mayhew, Review of exhibition

☆”A Tragedy That Led To Triumph” by Kate Crawford, The Mosman Daily, August 11, 2005

☆”Flying Palettes” by Margaret Mayhew opening address of exhibition, August 10, 2004

☆”Cows, Goats and China” review of exhibition,by Margaret Mayhew, September 2002

 

 

To Contact Anna:

Phone:       0403 669 919

Email:       anna_mary_wheeler@hotmail.com

Website:   annamarywheeler.com

Instagram: instagram.com/annawheeler777

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Anna-Mary-Wheeler/620392693

 

 

 

 

THE MODEL & THE MUSICIAN, Painting the Nude Friday 5th August 7-10pm

THE MODEL & THE MUSICIAN

Join us at Tap Gallery on Friday 5 Aug from 7-10pm for live painting and music.

Model Adrian Maverick will be debuting at the Tap Gallery, supported by pianist and crooner Craig Pendergast, with the art class hosted by the colourful Lesley Dimmick OAM.

Fee is $60 which included a live model, live music, all materials provided (paints, canvas, aprons, etc) and tuition. BYO alcohol/drinks and snacks.

All bookings must be prepaid
Book on Eventbrite: Painting the Nude on Friday Night

or

Call Lesley on +61 400 610 440 and pay over the phone to secure your place.

seats are limited.

See you there!

 

 

NEXT GROUP SHOW – INVITING ARTISTS TO CELEBRATE TAP’S 33RD BIRTHDAY 4-17 JULY

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Tap 33 Birthday Group Show

DRINKS WITH THE ARTISTS

WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY 6PM

Exhibition July 4 – 17 2022

Deliver works by Monday, 4th July – $25 / Artwork

All mediums accepted * Come celebrate with us!

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TAP 33 BIRTHDAY PARTY

‘ENCHANTED GARDEN’

Saturday 9 July  6 – 10 PM
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, DRINKS & FRIVOLITIES

Tap Gallery, Level 1, 259 Riley St Surry Hills 2010

tapgallery.org.au/ * Tel:0400610440

Tap Gallery Pride Award 2022

PRIDE ART AWARD Saturday 11th June 5pm.

Tap Gallery Pride Art Tap Gallery Pride Art Award
Tap Gallery Pride Art AwardBe Brave, Be Strong, Be You.

The Sydney Pride Festival 2022 “Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You.” will launch at Stonewall Hotel on Thursday 2nd June. Sydney Pride Festival will run from the 2nd June until the 30th June 2022

This year Sydney Pride Festival is about empowering each other “Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You!” will focus on being your authentic self and finding pride. Through the love of family, friends and our community standing with us and supporting us we shine, flourish and find our truth. Equality, Visibility and the opportunity for all of us to move forward together as we create a better future.

Sydney Pride Winter festival will remember the Riots of 1969 at the Stonewall Inn Greenwich Village. The Heroes that lead the way and fought for our rights over 50 years ago.  The beginning of the modern gay movement and the inspiration to the 78er’s who paved the way in Sydney. The LGBTQI community are all under one fabulous Umbrella and together we continue to create change and acceptance. Homosexuality is no longer illegal in Australia. Marriage Equality has been achieved and our community has shown that the Riots of 1969 will always be remembered as the beginning of the Pride Movement.

Sydney Pride Festival is a grass roots festival and a time to pass on the history and raise awareness and education of our LGBTQI Charities and organizations. This year we will be putting a focus on the strength of our Community and remember our pursuit for acceptance and total Equality for all our LGBTQI people. Sydney Pride can reach out and help those struggling with Sexual identity, bullying, drugs or just feeling that life is too hard to stand strong and ask for help. Standing Together in Solidarity. This is Pride! Be Brave, Be Strong and Be You. We stand together with love and Solidarity.

Sydney Pride Festival is a not for profit event and supports a wide range of LGBTQI Charities, Organizations and businesses. This Sydney Pride festival will include events throughout Sydney that are fun and affordable for everyone. The events will raise much needed funds for Charity and showcase our community, our struggles and our achievements.

Last year the Sydney pride Festival contained over 100 events. The festival will feature Art, Cinema, Trivia, Debates, Sports, Stories and entertainment available on our Love stream. The Sydney Pride Festival would like to thank the volunteers, event organizers, sponsors and LGBTQI community and all our friends for all their continued support.

INVITING ARTISTS TO SUBMIT WORKS

PRIZES TO BE WON

PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTE

DELIVER WORK BY Monday 6th June 12-6pm

Artwork: Carmen by Joe Prestia