Abby Innes b.1968
With an established career in the Architectural Industry; preceded by studies in Graphics and Photography, Abby has always sought creative ways to express herself.
Yet, it was not until the birth of her daughter, Zoe in 1998, that Abby was inspired to make a conscious turn to canvas.
Her paintings; beautifully layered and richly textured, might on first glance present a subject that appears sweet and demure, and yet with a more careful study, provokes impressions that are changeable, are a little darker, and maybe more ominous in tone… perhaps not unlike the artist herself.
These impressions are achieved through Abby’s heightened awareness of how subtle applications of shade, light, colour and sometimes typograpghy, can all in their own way, impact on the mood of the occasion.
Abby currently lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Solo Exhibitions
2007 “The Enchantment of Youth,” Rose Street Gallery, Armadale.
2007 “The Enchantment of Youth,” Indabella – Pokfullam, Hong Kong.
2006 “A Wonderment of Girls” - Hong Kong.
2006 “The Wonderment of Girls,” Frankston Arts Centre (Cube 37 Exhibitions), Curved Wall, Theatre Foyer.
Group Exhibitions & Competitions
2006 “She Who Belongs” Exhibition/Competition, Walker Street Gallery. One of 40 Finalists.
2005 Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club Exhibition/Competition, Albert Park. Received an Honorable mention and came First in the People’s Choice Award.
2004/05 Melbourne Affordable Art Expo, Royal Exhibition Buildings.
2004 Port Art Rotating Gallery, Port Melbourne (October to December).
Awarded 3rd in the overall competition and 2nd in “The People’s Choice Award”.
Retail Representation
2006/07 Julian Ronchi Garden Design and Nursery, High Street, Armadale.
2006/07 Urban Bazaar, Wattletree Rd, Malvern (Interior Design and Decoration).
2003/07 Bliink Interiors, High Street, Prahran (Interior Design and Decoration).
2003/04 Urban Icon, Prahran (Supply of furniture and homewares and decorating service).
2003, Home Concepts, Commercial Road, Prahran (Furniture and homewares and decorating service).
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