Christine Pearce is a Gunditjmara Elder and artist from Portland. She has worked for many years with her community in a health setting. Having now retired she enjoys devoting her time to developing her art practice.
Christine describes herself as a contemporary artist. Her non-traditional paintings and weavings are inspired by life experiences, nature and, of course, her cultural background.
Saltwater Edge and Beyond is Christine's first solo exhibition and explores her vivid and colourful perspective on the country around her.
Exhibiting from Thursday 29 June until Sunday 1 October 2023
Gallery open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm. Free admission to all exhibitions.
Portland Arts Centre, 4A Glenelg St, Portland, 3305, View Map
4A Glenelg St , Portland 3305
Free
Image Credits
Artwork: Christine Pearce, Saltwater Edge (2021), acrylic on canvas, photograph by Damian Goodman
Portrait: Christine Pearce