Isolde Kopping
ARTIST STATEMENT
For me art is the visual expression of emotion. Moody landscapes, a complex human face, a delicious moment in time – as an artist I am the instrument that translates these vibrations into visual experiences. To really capture these subtle and yet distinct vibrations, I employ different media for each work, such as translucent beeswax and oils for yellow autumn light, or moody charcoal for the early morning mist in the hills. My large nudes are sensuous and soft, painted in smooth oils and based on the poses of black and white art photography.
Maybe my art intrigues you, or makes you feel good, or touches you in some special way. Whatever it is, all feeling is meaningful on some level – as is all art.
CV
Isolde Kopping is an artist from Lennox Head in Northern New South Wales.
Short Biography
1953 Born in West Germany
1973 Migrated to Australia
Education & Training
2007 Diploma of Fine Art, TAFE, Lismore Campus
1988 B.Arts, University of New England, Armidale
Professional Experience
2002-2008 Art student and artist, paintings, greeting cards, bookmarks etc
1994-2008 Hypnotherapist and Counsellor
Exhibitions and Shows
May 2008 FEHVA Select Art Auction $ Show, Bangalow
March 2008 Solo Exhibition, Armistead’s Gallery, Lismore
April 2005 Solo Exhibition, Kolinda Gallery, Alstonville
Awards & Prizes
2005-2006 Won a CPM National Print Award (judged by Mike Parr), also
two first places at art shows in Ballina and Wollongbar, also runner-up on three occasions at digital design competitions (TAFE diary covers and Rous Water educational posters)
