“Step into the vibrant, whimsical world of emerging Dubbo artist Olivia Tisdell, where nature hums with colour and stillness meets imagination. Her lush, surreal landscapes are both peaceful and alive, capturing fleeting moments that feel at once real and dreamlike.”

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Discover an evening of colour, calm, and creative energy. Celebrate the imagination of a young artist finding her voice.

Artist Statement:

I’ve painted for as long as I can remember - from creating with my nan during school holidays to now spending hours in my studio, completely absorbed in my work.
I was lucky enough to be approached by Mick and Erifili, who have given me the opportunity to achieve one of my biggest goals: being here tonight.
Working with gouache has transformed my artistic identity; it truly feels like an extension of myself. My approach to art is to create an ideal world - something that feels like a dream and reality at the same time.
One of my largest inspiration would have to be traditional hand painted animation, most notably a company called ‘studio ghibli’ and their works in the late 1980s early 1990s.
When I paint, I imagine placing myself within these peaceful, lively scenes, as if I’m looking out my window at a perfect view that completely calms my mind.
I hope my work evokes feelings of peace, wonder, and optimism, and encourages you to find beauty in the ordinary.
Each artwork I create is an extension of myself and my soul, and I hope you can enjoy it as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it.