Deidre Bruhn - Artist Statement 

Initially, my passion for art was sparked from life drawing sessions and experimental mark making of the figure and face.

My art has now evolved into a melting pot of mixed media applications which are composed of colour, texture, layering and collage pieces both made and found.

I continually construct and deconstruct as experimentation is an essential part of my process along with lots of energy and passion. Paper, wood panels and canvas are all my chosen substrates.

The joy for me is the serendipity and the totally unexpected outcome from working intuitively. There are no preconceived notions or planned end products and nothing in my art is predetermined.

Realism is not at all important but capturing the essence, intrigue or gesture of the subject is. Spontaneity and intuitiveness are elements I strive for in my work hoping to create an atmosphere in my compositions.

All my work reflects these processes and my constant desire to take risks and to produce art of depth and interest.

Authenticity, creativity and remaining true to myself is crucial to me.

Perfectly Imperfect.

CV. Certificate IV Creative Arts, Central Metropolitan Tafe, 2011

Exhibitions. 2024- August- Melbourne Affordable Art Fair/Vernissage Gallery
2024- April- Early Work gallery Fremantle - Group show
2024- March- Easter Pop Up Group show in my gallery space
2024- Feb- Finalist in the Emerging Art Prize at Revival Art & Design Gallery Queensland
2023- Margaret River Region Open Studios- Home Studio/ Event is Sept 9 - 23
2023- March- Perth College of Fine Art. My image was chosen solely for the cover of the exhibition’s programme and for the main billboard advertising
2023- Feb- Artworks chosen for Sydney artist Mia Oatley’s online exhibition Mini Mania
2022- Margaret River Region Open Studios- Home Studio
2022-  Feb- Artworks chosen for Sydney artist Mia Oatley’s online exhibition Small Wonder
2021- Margaret River Region Open Studios Home Studio 2019- Open Studios, Margaret River Gallery
2019- Hale Fine Art Exhibition, Wembley Downs WA
2018- Hale Fine Art Exhibition, Wembley Downs WA
2018- Studio Gallery Melbourne, Melbourne VIC
2018- Open Studios, Margaret River Gallery
2018- Collab Exhibition, Yallingup Galleries
2017- Exhibition, Beverley
2017- Collab Exhibition, Pakenham St. Art Space
2016- Summer Program, Bathurst University NSW
2013- Exhibition, City of Wanneroo
2011- Collab Exhibition, Tresilisan Community Centre

Publications.

Seesaw Magazine, August 2023

Busselton Mail , August 2021

The Design Files, July 2021