Short bio for Amanda Watts
I grew up in regional towns around NSW and moved to Sydney to study Social Work, working in Sydney for a few years before returning to Newcastle in 1990. I have always enjoyed art making and discovered printmaking at Hunter Tafe, completing summer schools and workshops there for a number of years from 2008 onwards. As a member of Newcastle Printmakers Workshop I have been involved in many of their group exhibitions over the years. ‘Kyoto Dance 1’ monoprint, 284mm x 240mm, mounted on washi paper and framed 400mm x 320mm 2024 Inspiration for ‘Kyoto Dance 1’ was a trip to Japan during autumn 2023. Playing with colour, shape and layering I wanted to reflect the landscape and gardens. I often bring plant material and natural objects into my printing. In this work I have included a feather and some dried plant materials directly in the printing process, materials gathered from bush areas near my home. Thanks to Gina McDonald for the invitation. I would like to invite another printmaker, Penny Wilson.
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