Her Hopes, Our Future. 2013
Acrylic on canvas 91 x 61 cmHer Hopes, Our Future represents my own reflections on Sri Lankan refugees.
So frightened of staying, that her family spends their life savings for an illegal and uncertain journey to Australia in unseaworthy craft which may have tragic consequences. With nothing except hope and courage for the future, Australia would benefit by setting up an emergency quota for Sri Lankans seeking asylum, to help build Australia’s future, this rich and empty land.
At The Vanishing Point – Contemporary Art Inc presents …SOLID GROUNDS II: ECHOES
An exhibition inquiring into the current debate pertaining to the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.
13 – 30 JUNE 2013
Opening launch, Thursday 13 June 6-9pm
Joolie Green’s formal art training began in Life drawing at the Brett Whiteley Studio and several periods at Art Students League in New York followed by National Art School short courses and Life drawing. During the last decade, she undertook several study and sketching trips to US, Japan and Europe. Highlights were exhibiting in New York with fellow Australians, and a solo show At The Vanishing Point. Due to her interest in children and non-profits, she was invited three times in group shows at Sydney Children’s Hospital and for the last six years in successful auctions by Variety for Children. She has held exhibitions overseas in Japan, Nice and Naples, and in 2013 was awarded Winner of Naples Contemporary Art Prize for Sea Fever. She has happily returned to SE Qld to pursue her painting career in a glorious mountain environment.