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Amanda Western's journey as a linocut printmaker is rooted in her diverse experiences and her passion for art as a form of healing and expression. Her dedication to the craft is evident in the large scale, impactful, and detailed linocut prints she creates from her studio on the outskirts of Ballarat in Central Victoria. The influence of her recent studies with renowned printmaker David Frazer in Greece adds another layer of expertise to her work.
One notable aspect of Amanda's work is based on her decade-long experience as an Emergency Recovery professional. This unique perspective has given her a profound connection to communities and environments that have faced natural disasters. Her firsthand witness to the positive impact of art therapy on individuals recovering from traumatic events inspired her to turn to art as a means of personal healing. The discovery of linocut printmaking has not only become a medium for artistic expression but has also transformed her outlook on life, evident in the sensitivity with which she depicts the Australian environment. The influence of the Australian bush and natural history on Amanda's work reflects her connection to the environment and her appreciation for the beauty of her surroundings. She has lived in eight remote Australian communities, including the Torres Strait's Badu Island and the Victorian Pyrenees Ranges where she developed a vineyard alongside her husband and children. Her interest in conservation has led her to join the Conservation Without Borders team as Grants Writer a global charity dedicated to the preservation of migratory species. She has recently been admitted as an Associate into the international arts organisation Artists for Conservation. Amanda can be contacted on: [email protected] |
'Reflections, Leven River, Tasmania'
2024 Linocut-print, watercolour
100x70 cm edition 10
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