A very exciting small ‘pop up’ exhibition is currently showing at Traffic Jam Galleries, featuring the work of artist Elizabeth Green.

Elizabeth Green is a Sydney based artist living in the bush surrounds of Kenthurst. She works in oils and in mixed media of charcoal and ink, exploring the fragile connection between the delicate beauty of nature, and its existence within the harsh and rugged land.

Much of her style is also inspired by her experience as a mother of four, as well as her trials and triumphs as a person living in a wheelchair. In May she was awarded a Highly Commended in the Hunters Hill Art Prize.

Green’s work is dynamic and full of energy.
What is intriguing is the range of styles and moods, sizes and media used … some of the works are delicate, almost abstract, possibly looking like watercolours rather than oils (eg Romantics or Land Surface) and deceptively softly coloured yet vivid. Black Earth, however, is strong and looming with a hint of sky. The rough texture of the soil is wonderfully evoked.

Her drawings are also eye catching, very strong and powerful and full of dynamic energy. When We Met leaps out of the frame with its use of line and sense of solid energy. Black Wings is explosive in its use of line and composition and treelike ‘wings ‘. Is the person haunted by depression? Landing or taking off?

Renewal is mostly dark and sombre but there is a hint of life and joy with the fresh plants beginning to emerge. Obeli (again ink on paper) is quite different from the other works included.The title could mean either ‘a mountain, tree, or other natural object resembling an obelisk in shape ‘ ( here possibly trying to go up a misty mountain?) or that the work was indicating that it was perhaps referencing the deceased. The painting is free with zingy brushwork and possibly looks like music dancing – or is it tears ?

Elizabeth Green’s exhibition run at Traffic Jam Galleries July 21 -August 3 2017.