‘The tiny scale of my oil paintings aims to draw the viewer in and experience the subject intimately. Although my paintings can sit comfortably in the palm of one’s hand, they are loaded with a great amount of detail. For me, the natural world remains the most sensory-stimulating and information-rich environment. The gardens depicted in my recent series are constructed environments that provide a sense of tranquillity amid the chaos of the city. I’m interested in exploring the interplay between people and nature in all its complexity.’ (Natasha Bieniek, 2018)
Bieniek won the Wynne Prize and Portia Geach Prize in 2015, the Metro Art Award 2012 and has been a finalist in the Archibald for the past five consecutive years. She is a current finalist in the Geelong Contemporary Art Prize 2018.
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