Dessert First - Sharon McIlwain
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About the art
Lennox Head artist Sharon McIlwain’s "Dessert First" is a still life rendition of a retro kitchen. Along with the retro cork placemat this piece is painted on, the flattened perspective of Sharon's still life gives a nostalgic and dream-like touch to the artwork.
Sharon is renowned for her landscape artworks and this kitchen scene giveas the viewer a peek into her other style with the open window overlooking a a stunning lake scene.
Medium: Acrylic on an upcycled cork placemat
Dimensions: 22cm W x 19cm H x 1cm D
About the artist
Sharon McIlwain is an artist based in Lennox Head, Northern New South Wales. Her work is deeply inspired by the coastal heathland surrounding her home studio, where she creates both en plein air and in the studio. Sharon's paintings often explore themes of home, memory, and the interplay between simplicity and grandeur.
She has been selected for several national art prizes, including being a finalist for the Ravenwoods Australian Women’s Arts Prize. Her exhibitions, such as "Style de Maison," showcase her ability to capture the essence of everyday objects and their significance in our lives.
VALUES
- Australian made
- Women owned
- Upcycled
- Local to the Northern Rivers
- Handmade