Thirteen-year-old Hume artist Amaya De Silva will present her first solo exhibition at The Gallery, Mount Macedon, next week.
When Amaya was a little girl she developed a love of art – in particular the drawing of animals. To foster her passion for creativity, her mother Anu, sought the assistance of old friend and art teacher Jennifer.
Over the past four years, Jennifer has tutored Amaya in a range of art mediums such as oil painting, drawing, mosaics and resin and has introduced her to Modern Art movements such as Surrealism, Abstraction and Pop Art. Amaya is continuing to develop and refine her artistic skills with Jennifer in preparation for her artistic journey through secondary school.
Amaya’s exhibition contains a collection of artworks that she has produced over the years, revealing a perceptive understanding of art well beyond her years. Her preparation processes use small, fast sketches. Composition layout, conceptual meanings and, most importantly, appropriate art mediums are explored. Once the artwork has been thoroughly planned, Amaya brings it to life through her mature creative skills.
Visions Unveiled is on display at The Gallery, 684 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon from Monday March 3 to Sunday April 6. The exhibition opening is on Saturday March 8, 2pm – 4pm.
The Gallery is open Friday to Tuesday, 10am to 4pm and is situated next to the Trading Post in Mount Macedon.
