Tess Magor - Visual Artist
Vineyard on Stelzer Road, Tanunda - hand printed and painted linocut - Barossa In Ink exhibition work 2011.
Welcome to my page here on Hahnwiki. I am an artist who works from my studio located in the Adelaide foothills.
My CV and examples of recent works are shown below. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Please contact me for further information via m. 042 244 4094 or e. [email protected]
Brief Artist's Statement
My work tends to contain a luminous character as I enjoy creating with and contrasting black and deep darks with resonating rich reds, yellows and blues. I like to capture a sense of mystery that hides beneath the surface and some of my work explores the concepts of connection to place, nature and the past. I'm interested in delving further into the ideas of loss and change ... of time (moment) and place. Where possible I like to sketch and photograph insitu/in life to collect resources to base my final works on. Words such as "nostalgic", "dreamlike" and "unearthly" have been used to describe my work.
I primarily work with the mediums of printmaking, painting and drawing but also continue an experimental line of work in which I enjoy exploring both traditional craft mediums and contemporary technology in combination.
Art and Creativity
My philosophy about creativity, including art, is that with the right support and opportunity every individual can tap into their own unique ways to express their creativity. This could include visual art but also making music, movement, writing, cooking, gardening or repairing machines! The expression of creativity and the making of art should not be exclusive or intimidating and can be rich sources of personal exploration for anyone in my humble opinion. —TessMagor
Artist Bio
In 2010 I completed an Associate Degree in Visual Art at Adelaide Central School of Art. The Associate Degree built upon my previous studies towards the Bachelor of Visual Art and Design at TAFE. My work was recognized as a Finalist in the 2008 Heysen Prize for the Interpretation of Place and in 2009 I had my first solo exhibition at Rolf Binder @ Veritas in the Barossa Valley after involvement in many group exhibitions in South Australia. I have been gallery represented interstate and my work is represented in private collections in Australia, USA, Europe and the United Kingdom. I am also a qualified Social Worker, have experience working as an independent Art Therapist and also worked in numerous positions as a social Case Manager and group worker.
My regional arts profile http://www.regionalarts.com.au/raa1/find-an-artist.asp?a=v&userId=1760
Artist (related) Curriculum Vitae
Education
2010 Completed Associate Degree in Visual Art, Adelaide Central School of Art
2004-2008 Numerous subjects towards Bachelor of Visual Art and Applied Design, TAFE
1994 Bachelor of Social Administration (post grad honors level) completed, Flinders University, Adelaide
1990 Bachelor of Arts (History Major), University of Adelaide
Represented in Private Collections in Australia, United States of America, Europe and Great Britain
Solo Exhibitions
2011 Barossa In Ink, Tasting Gallery, Rolf Binder @ Veritas, Tanunda, South Australia
2009 Untitled, Tasting Gallery, Rolf Binder @ Veritas
Awards
2008 Heysen Prize for the Interpretation of Place, Finalist
Advance, mixed media - 2008 Heysen Finalist
Articles/Reviews
http://adamdutkiewicz.wordpress.com/artwords/
Selected Group Exhibitions
2008 Heysen Prize, Hahndorf Academy, Hahndorf
2008 Feast Exhibition, Tin Cat Restaurant, Kent Town
2008 A4 Helpmann Academy, Higher Ground Gallery, Adelaide
2008 Artist Voice Exhibition, Chardonnay Lodge Resort, Coonawarra
2002 - 2006 Artist Representation, Ambiance Gallery, Nelson, Victoria
Professional (Art) Practice
2004 Artist Voice, member of Executive (2008/9), Adelaide Hills incorporated artist collective
2007 Public demonstration of mono printmaking at Hahndorf Academy for Artist Voice
2000-2004 Independent art therapy in Aged Care. Developed and coordinated group programmes. Provided therapy and art workshops.
"Art is not in some far-off place. A work of Art is the expression of one's whole personality, sensibility and ability" by Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1998)"
Some of My Work
Some artwork and my Honeyeater stationery range are available via my Etsy shop. CLICK on this link and it will take you there: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tessmagor
 Grand House on Hill - hand printed and painted linoprint - Barossa In Ink exhibition work 2011. |
 Cottage Near Veritas 2, Tanunda - hand printed monotype painted with shellac - Barossa In Ink exhibition work 2011. |
 Three Children on New Zealand Beach in 1967 - oil 2010. |
 David Walking Near Bluff - oil 2010. |
 Murray Cod - hand painted linocut 2004. |
 Drawing from Australia series - pencil, pen, carbon, geso on brown paper 2009. |
 Night Orchard - monotype 2005. |
 Three Children at Mt Cook, New Zealand in 1969 - oil 2010. |
All images copyright Tess Magor 2011. Please do not use or reproduce without permission.
