Glenda Rowett Mentorship – A Case Study

Image: Glenda Rowett, Sunrise at Sunnyside, 2015

After practising art for 35 years (self-taught), building her own studio, website and a substantial client base for Giclee & Paper Prints, Glenda was looking for a challenge to reignite her passion and motivation to create new work but perhaps most importantly taking her work from ‘illustration’ to fine art – particularly looking at tonal realism.

This desire led Glenda to apply for funding through the Regional Arts Fund – Step Up grant to undertake a 6 month mentorship with artist and teacher Nona Burden.

Glenda had already attended a few workshops with Nona Burden (from Adelaide Central School of Art/Practising Artist). Passionate about the natural environment and having a strong connection to the local landscape Glenda wanted to continue to paint these subjects, but with a new approach and a stronger reference to a contemporary art practice.

Glenda has found the process of studying at a fine art level both exciting and a challenge. She has had many – what she calls breakdowns – during the creation of her new works, but under Nona’s guidance and as she moves forward she sees the positive influences at play.

With her mentorship officially finished Glenda is now preparing for an exhibition to showcase her new contemporary style at the Murray Bridge Regional Art Gallery.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

Exhibition Title: Connections

Exhibition Dates: 27 November, 2015 – 31 January, 2016

Officially Opens: Sunday, November 29 at 2.30pm

MURRAY BRIDGE REGIONAL GALLERY

Address: 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-4pm (CLOSED Public Holidays)

Contact: 08 8539 1420

Email: [email protected]

Website: murraybridgegallery.com.au

For more information on the Regional Arts Fund click here.