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Annette Raff
As if in a dream
Mixed media on paper
Disjointed "As if in a dream", multiple viewpoints converge and overlap; gigantic flowers appear, and tree limbs seem to vanish and leave the view to contemplate. I have always been fascinated by the human practice of cultivating plants and the way our gardens reflect ourselves, allowing for some manipulation and resisting others. I have looked to David Hockney's concept of space and William Robinson's technique of immersing the viewer in the landscape, who both have an interest in depicting complicated landscapes. I used several different photographs, returned to the scene several times and used sketches revealing different perspectives.
Size: 34 × 52 cm
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About Annette Raff
Annette holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art and has taught regular art workshops for the past 27 years. Her artistic contribution has been recognised by conferring Fellow status with the Royal Queensland Art Society. Annette has received numerous prizes and has received 1st, 2nd and Highly Commended prizes previously in the Doyles Art Prize. Her work continually evolves as she explores mediums and surfaces. She is interested in revealing multiple viewpoints and leaving the viewer with a sense of mystery. "I like to create a mosaic of my feelings and observations. I leave the viewer to connect the dots.
