cynthia ellis is a
west australian based artist whose full time painting
practice is central to the material of oil paint. The
paintings are thick and painted onto traditional surfaces
such as stretched linen, wood and sometimes more
contemporary modes such as found objects and built
structures. The oil paint reflects a process relating to
the particulars of material and physical interaction
alluding to expression in responses, which convey meanings
that can be read into the painting. This visual experience
of a unique individual reflection underlies the immediacy
to the processes of the material, which extends to the
natural organic changes that develop in time within the
painting altering the materials initial outcome.
'.... as the material dries
it changes, which may alter slightly or dramatically
whatever happens after this is exciting, surprising and
even compelling. Its as if the paint is alive and continues
to grow, change, develop and I'm moved by this experience.
I think of the material as a physical being, like you would
feel towards your offspring or an extension of my body into
another body through the paint. In this sense, the
paintings are almost human.'
On this site you can visit current works and previous
works, which have found homes, reviews of what others have
critically described Ellis' works and links to other sites.
If you would like to acquire or commission a work, a
personal request or query you can send an email by clicking
the red word 'acquiring' located at the bottom of every
page. In the event you would like to visit the studio
residence advance notice is necessary.