Ann Gordon - artist statement:
Ann sees her paintings as an invitation to explore the process of her work where the viewer is taken on a journey of the evolution of the painting. Maintaining a detailed record of the stages of her paintings helps her focus on the journey of creating a work rather than the finished painting. Starting with a plan but discovering the way a work takes on new directions and allowing to learn from these new pathways is all recorded in her visual diary. Ann introduces these thought processes in the form of notes and drawings inspired by her visual diary into the fabric of the painting so there is a part of the development process actually within the painting.

Ann uses scraffito technique to semi abstract landscapes and still life objects. She is drawn to painting objects and landscapes which depict an idea of escapism. The shapes which are the focal point are semi abstract so that the viewer is given a key to what the work is about. The recognizable shapes are supported by panels of texture and colour which are abstracted images of the surrounding environment or emotions intended to extend the viewers experience of the scene.

Since entering the nesting phase of my life, I’ve discovered my world has become smaller, I feel more connected to my community and my focus is drawn to the minute happenings in my neighborhood.
In my recent work I’m exploring the relationship between wildlife and the urban environment. I’m particularly interested in the parallels between the transient nature of graffiti and the ephemeral presence of birds in the city.
In each of these works I have incorporated fragments of my neighbourhood wallscape to express the rich layers of urban communication within the environment. I wanted to reflect the creative process of a bird weaving her nest by weaving thread into my own images and those of street art.

Exhibitions:
2009   
Frances Keevil Gallery, Double Bay
2008   
Riverview Art Show
Vision 5, Queenwood
Frances Keevil Group Show
2007   
Frances Keevil Gallery Launch Exhibition
Riverview Art Show
Vision 4, Queenwood
St Thomas Art Show
Glen Street Gallery, Belrose
Waterbrook Commission
2006
St Josephs Art Show
Art Sydney 2006
Vision 3, Queenwood
Melbourne Affordable Art Show
Riverview Art Show
St Josephs Art Show
PLC Art Show
Private Commission, UK
2005
Art Sydney 2005
Melbourne Affordable Art Show
Arty Girl, Artier Gallery
Riverview Art Show
Vision 2 - Queenwood
Frances Keevil Exhibition, Woollahra
St Thomas Art Show
2004
Edge 5, Global Gallery, Paddington
St Thomas Art Show
Solo Show, Global Gallery, Paddington
Frances Keevil Exhibition, Woollahra

1991 Arthaus, Darlinghurst

1988 - 1991 Honours Degree Visual Communicatioms, University of Technology, Sydney

Media
Inside Out Magazine
Wentworth Courier
Daily Telegraph