Angela Rossen

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Biography

I graduated 1982 with a BA in Fine Art and since then have run a busy studio practice whilst travelling extensively to draw and paint in the landscape. I now work from my studio in O’Connor Fremantle creating artworks that document the natural world. I hope that my artworks will conjure for the viewer something of the wonder and beauty of the plants and animals that I paint. Studio visits by appointment. Since 2009 I have worked with scientists in the capacity of Honorary Research Associate - School of the Biological Sciences UWA, Adjunct Artist with the Australian Institute of Marine Science and Adjunct Lecturer with the Oceans Institute UWA. This allows me to broaden and deepen my understanding of nature and to bring scientists into school and community settings. I partner with Arts, government, industry, research, education and community groups to present projects throughout WA.

Solo Exhibitions

2007
Artopia Open Studio Kwinana to the Kimberley
Studio exhibition open to the public over four weekends. Part of a metropolitan wide Artsource initiative.

2006
Ellendale and the Central Kimberley
Commissioned paintings of the Kimberley from the Napier Ranges to the Windjana Gorge

Group Exhibitions

2016
Geraldton Community Coastal Biodiversity Exhibition
The Western Australian Museum, Geraldton

2008
Fremantle Ports Working Ships
Joint Artist in Residence at the Fremantle Ports with Susie Marwick. Exhibition at the Kidogo Art House Gallery

Commissions

2016
BCM Oceanica Ltd Above and Below the Water

2015
Offshore Naval Architects The Swan Tug Boat

2013
From the Earth for Faculty of Science UWA

2009
Christmas Advent Calendar for St John of God Hospital Murdoch

2008
Fremantle Ports MBC Passing the Heads

Publications

2015
Ocean and Coast - a resource book for primary schools http://store-au.blurb.com/ebooks/489423-ocean-and-coast
A biology / art and resource book on coastal ecology for years 5 to 10

2013
The Ocean is Full of Wonderful Things - http://au.blurb.com/ebooks/458998-the-ocean-is-full-of-wonderful-things
An introduction to near shore marine and coastal biota for early childhood

Residencies

2016
Artist in Residence Oceans Institute The University of Western Australia
Collaboration with animal and plant biologists at the Oceans Institute to create an opus of artworks and engage community and schools with research that is ongoing.

2015
The Geraldton Community Coastal Biodiversity Project
A community project with schools, naturalist groups, conservation groups, Museum WA - Geraldton the City of Greater Geraldton and the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council.

2014
Coastal Biota a Biodiversity Survey
An Art / Science workshop for year five students at St Stephens School Duncraig

Angela Rossen
Painting, Community and School Art Workshops and Projects, Print making

Artist Statement

Nature, endlessly surprising in the beauty of her variation and complexity, is always the starting point for me. The ingenious structure of a seed or the form of a tiny plankton copepod under magnification fills me with wonder. Systems that support plant and animal communities like fringing reefs, rivers and woodlands are places I go to conceive an artwork.