MEET THE ARTIST Sarah Manning...My great grandmother was an artist and she worked with me a lot...
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1 MEET THE ARTIST Sarah Manning WA Museum Collection Take a look at Sarah’s great grandmother’s piece in the I stayed with what I knew I could do well, not what I thought would do well in the selection process. Staying true to myself really paid off. What motivated you to produce your artwork? I wanted to recreate a memory from the past. I took a photo of my dad after he’d gone skydiving back in 1991 and redid it in my style of art (stippling). The photo shows another side to him. He’s not the exact same person he was nearly 30 years ago, and as his daughter it’s interesting to view him in a different perspective. Did your initial idea change during the art making process? I initially wanted to use the skydiving photo and manipulate it to look like my dad now. After many photos of him posing and me trying to redraw it to fit the picture it just wasn’t working for me, so instead I kept the original photo and made it almost life size. If you were to choose one artist that had the greatest influence on your piece, who would it be and why? My great grandmother was an artist and she worked with me a lot throughout my childhood. She painted portraits of people in our family and I suppose that rubbed off on me. I feel like portraits are quite personal, you basically examine every detail of them, and my style allows me to do that. How did you decide on your choice of materials? When stippling, I’ve always used a permanent marker and an inky pen. I tried so many different types to make sure they wouldn’t bleed on the paper or smudge easily, and after a while I found the ones that worked best. I have also always used Arches paper because it’s sturdy and holds the ink well. What advice would you give future Art students who are keen to exhibit their work in shows like Pulse Perspectives? What advice do you have for teachers? From a really young age I wanted to be in this exhibition, but when it came to Year 12, I really didn’t feel like my art would make the cut. I stayed with what I knew I could do well, not what I thought would do well in the selection process. Staying true to myself really paid off. My teachers encouraged me to do my best and to push the boundaries. It’s really important, I feel, to take other people’s opinions on board and try new things, otherwise you might not discover what you’re really good at. ABOUT THE ARTWORK Sarah Manning A daughter’s perception (detail) 2019. Kolbe Catholic College. click to zoom click to zoom click to zoom click to zoom click to zoom
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MEET THE ARTISTSarah Manning
WA Museum Collection
Take a look at Sarahrsquos great grandmotherrsquos piece in the
I stayed with what I knew I could do well not what I thought would do well
in the selection process Staying true to myself really paid off
What motivated you to produce your artwork
I wanted to recreate a memory from the past I took a photo of my dad after hersquod gone skydiving back in 1991 and redid it in my style of art (stippling)
The photo shows another side to him Hersquos not the exact same person he was nearly 30 years ago and as his daughter itrsquos interesting to view him in a different perspective
Did your initial idea change during the art making process
I initially wanted to use the skydiving photo and manipulate it to look like my dad now After many photos of him posing and me trying to redraw it to fit the picture it just wasnrsquot working for me so instead I kept the original photo and made it almost life size
If you were to choose one artist that had the greatest influence on your piece who would it be and why
My great grandmother was an artist and she worked with me a lot throughout my childhood She painted portraits of people in our family and I suppose that rubbed off on me I feel like portraits are quite personal you basically examine every detail of them and my style allows me to do that
How did you decide on your choice of materials
When stippling Irsquove always used a permanent marker and an inky pen I tried so many different types to make sure they wouldnrsquot bleed on the paper or smudge easily and after a while I found the ones that worked best I have also always used Arches paper because itrsquos sturdy and holds the ink well
What advice would you give future Art students who are keen to exhibit their work in shows like Pulse Perspectives What advice do you have for teachers
From a really young age I wanted to be in this exhibition but when it came to Year 12 I really didnrsquot feel like my art would make the cut I stayed with what I knew I could do well not what I thought would do well in the selection process Staying true to myself really paid off My teachers encouraged me to do my best and to push the boundaries Itrsquos really important I feel to take other peoplersquos opinions on board and try new things otherwise you might not discover what yoursquore really good at
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception (detail) 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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MEET THE ARTISTSarah Manning
Why is art and creativity important at times of uncertainty and change
I believe that what you create in art is a reflection of you personally so at times of change itrsquos important to stay true to yourself so I feel like art and creativity in general are really good ways of grounding yourself Itrsquos also relaxing and a good way to calm down after being stressed
In what ways do you think art influences how you feel about yourself and how you connect to others
Art brings people together in many ways and when you express yourself you let emotions out onto your canvas People can really relate to some artworks and connect giving people common ground to communicate
What career path are you embarking on and has The Arts impacted your choice
Irsquom currently at university studying a Bachelor of Criminology but that hasnrsquot stopped me from doing art I still create pieces for myself and commissions for others which is a really good way for me to give myself a break from my normal work
What do you feel young people need from AGWA at this time of rapid change while galleries are physically closed
I think people just need the encouragement to continue to do art during this time Even by making more artworks available online to offer inspiration to others
ABOUT THE ARTS
Art brings people together in many ways and when you
express yourself you let emotions out onto your canvas
Is there a song book memory feeling artist or state of mind that inspires your practice that might support other artists to create at home
To get myself into the state of mind to create art I always listen to a podcast They go for a long time and allow me to concentrate for that amount of time Just by listening and focusing gets me into the mental state where I am able to sit down for hours and create
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MEET THE ARTISTSarah Manning
A daughterrsquos perception Marker and ink pen on paper
The way we perceive others is built upon over time with its foundations stemming from our youth
Enlarging this captured memory of my father Irsquove aimed to create a piece that shows the man he was and is
I used stippling so that I could incorporate the graininess of the original image indicating its age but keep the detail and authenticity of the moment
Representing my father this way allows me to speak the truth of my affection for him in an unconventional but personal way
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
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MEET THE ARTISTSarah Manning
Why is art and creativity important at times of uncertainty and change
I believe that what you create in art is a reflection of you personally so at times of change itrsquos important to stay true to yourself so I feel like art and creativity in general are really good ways of grounding yourself Itrsquos also relaxing and a good way to calm down after being stressed
In what ways do you think art influences how you feel about yourself and how you connect to others
Art brings people together in many ways and when you express yourself you let emotions out onto your canvas People can really relate to some artworks and connect giving people common ground to communicate
What career path are you embarking on and has The Arts impacted your choice
Irsquom currently at university studying a Bachelor of Criminology but that hasnrsquot stopped me from doing art I still create pieces for myself and commissions for others which is a really good way for me to give myself a break from my normal work
What do you feel young people need from AGWA at this time of rapid change while galleries are physically closed
I think people just need the encouragement to continue to do art during this time Even by making more artworks available online to offer inspiration to others
ABOUT THE ARTS
Art brings people together in many ways and when you
express yourself you let emotions out onto your canvas
Is there a song book memory feeling artist or state of mind that inspires your practice that might support other artists to create at home
To get myself into the state of mind to create art I always listen to a podcast They go for a long time and allow me to concentrate for that amount of time Just by listening and focusing gets me into the mental state where I am able to sit down for hours and create
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MEET THE ARTISTSarah Manning
A daughterrsquos perception Marker and ink pen on paper
The way we perceive others is built upon over time with its foundations stemming from our youth
Enlarging this captured memory of my father Irsquove aimed to create a piece that shows the man he was and is
I used stippling so that I could incorporate the graininess of the original image indicating its age but keep the detail and authenticity of the moment
Representing my father this way allows me to speak the truth of my affection for him in an unconventional but personal way
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Process image (1) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Process image (4) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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MEET THE ARTISTSarah Manning
A daughterrsquos perception Marker and ink pen on paper
The way we perceive others is built upon over time with its foundations stemming from our youth
Enlarging this captured memory of my father Irsquove aimed to create a piece that shows the man he was and is
I used stippling so that I could incorporate the graininess of the original image indicating its age but keep the detail and authenticity of the moment
Representing my father this way allows me to speak the truth of my affection for him in an unconventional but personal way
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Process image (1) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Process image (4) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Process image (4) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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Process image (1) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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Process image (3) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
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Process image (4) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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Process image (4) accompanying Sarah Manning A daughterrsquos perception 2019 Kolbe Catholic College
Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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Art connects us with ourselveseach other and the world
Education Partners
Principal Partner
artgallerywagovauartgallerywa
agwapulsepulseperspectives
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