burrinja presents
Marisa Avano | Wish you were here, wish I was there
Apr 16 - May 14 | Burrinja Gallery
A visual diary of people and places missed during lockdowns. It features figurative works and landscapes that explore the experience of longing, of connections to communities, and place.
About the Artist & their work
Each painting is a journey to self-discovery, an observation into the world around us, and a way of finding a connection with the viewer.
My work is informed by my experience with the Australian landscape and encounters with people. I explore with paint, design and colour as a way to reflect what I see and feel into my artwork. Each experience brings me back to the canvas one more time.
Born in Melbourne, Marisa grew up in a family of artists and studied art and design at Dandenong College TAFE. Marisa has held numerous exhibitions and is a finalist in: Lethbridge Landscape Prize (2021) QLD; Gosford Art Prize (2020) NSW; Percival Portrait Painting Prize (2020) QLD; and Bay of Fires Art Prize (2018) TAS. Marisa operates her studio in Upwey, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges.
Join us for the opening on Thursday 14th of April at 6.30pm ~ RSVP HERE
