Following in the footsteps of her family Gemma is a fourth generation jeweller based in the coastal town of Geraldton in Western Australia. Over the past fifteen years Gemma Baker has developed a unique style and is well known for her beautifully crafted jewellery, adorning wearers nationally and internationally. Gemma has perfected the art of […]
Yarra Valley based artist Joan Blond portrays her passion for colour and nature in her vibrant impressionist artworks. Largely self-taught Joan embraced her life long love of painting when she moved into working as a full time artist after a long career in the legal industry. The exuberant use of colour in Joan’s work creates […]
Glass working is a family affair for Eileen Gordon, her parents Alasdair & Rish were successful glass artists specialising in engraving. Eileen went on to complete a varied glass working education in the UK & Australia and along with her partner and sons now operates a thriving studio on the Mornington Peninsula. Eileen is a […]
Grant Donaldson’s love of the land informs his creative practice, seeking to express the nuances of the Australian environment in the challenging medium of glass is the driver of his creativity. Grant has produced stunningly coloured functional platters and unique creative art pieces in his journey from working on the land to working as a […]
Abstract Artist Josh Windram has travelled a long road to now be happily standing in his shoes today. After many years suffering a destructive substance addiction, Josh found the strength to change, and turned to art as a form of therapy for this healing process. Josh’s personal transformation through art therapy was monumental, and at […]
JahRoc Galleries are very excited to be hosting International award winning artist Joe Webster as our artist in residence for the 2019 Cabin Fever Festival. Joe Webster is a plein-air artist from Britain, UK who paints on location using acrylic and graffiti based media that interact with the atmosphere. This will be his second visit […]
A deep connection to nature and the landscape of her Mornington Peninsula home infuses Debbie Mackenzie’s tranquil landscape paintings. Dreamy cloudscapes and lush green rolling hills are interspersed with pine trees and distant farmhouses. Childhood exposure to the arts built on Debbie’s innate love of visual expression, a career in Graphic Design further encouraged her […]
Belgian born Perth based artist Stephanie Reisch’s art references pre-history, shamanistic practices and primal landscapes. Her abstract forms are created using oil paints, natural pigments and ground substrates. Through her work Stephanie seeks to take the viewer beyond physical and instinctual responses, to create a deeper more subconscious connection. Enjoy Getting to Know Stephanie Reisch… […]
Felicia Aroney is well recognised for her highly sculptural floral and abstract paintings. She uses a palette knife technique to layer and shape the paint until it stands in relief of the canvas, giving it a textural depth similar to that in nature. Felicia draws inspiration from the fusion of her rich Australian upbringing and […]
20 years of running a successful garden and landscape art business has given Perth sculptor Andrew Taylor the knowledge and practical tools necessary to create his detailed and unique mixed media sculptures. The figurative pieces are allegorical in nature inviting the viewer to create meaning as they wish. Using a range of metals and techniques […]
Wendy Arnold has had a long career in the arts, from studying Fine Arts to working as part of the highly successful fashion label Studibaker Hawk, art & fashion have informed her life. This rich history is evident in the use of textiles, gold leaf and intricately painted patterns in her beautifully presented paintings. The […]
Emerging artist Josh Windram began his painting career in his early 40’s when he was searching deeply for his place and purpose. Creating art was a pivotal point on Josh’s journey of self discovery, and it turned into an addictive burning desire that he has not let go of. Josh is self taught, and has […]
Katie Gordon’s hyper realistic still life drawings are spectacular in their vibrancy and delivery. Using Prismalcolor wax pencils and black pigment ink Katie captures the intricacy of rose petals, the lustre of leaves and the play of light on the subject. Her work is meticulously produced requiring much time and dedication to create. With a […]
Established realist artist Christine Lawrence is drawn to the magical illusions that can be created on the surface of the picture plain. She captures the essence of her subjects, using them as a vehicle to study light, colour, form, space and reality. Christine’s artistic career started in South Australia, where she studied then taught visual […]