Myra Carter

MYRA CARTER:  ARTISTS PROFILE

BIOGRAPHY 

Myra is a contemporary abstract artist with a passion for colour and texture. She enjoys experimenting with different techniques, materials, and colours. She feels excited by the unpredictability of abstraction and chooses to work by letting the artwork talk to her as she develops the parts of a painting she likes. A juxtaposition of colours, an interesting texture, some wide expressive strokes can begin the creative process. 

Diversity is the cornerstone of her work.  Myra’s creativity is sparked by the natural world and those influences can often be seen in her work. As a child, Myra came from Scotland to live in Melbourne with her family.  Her previous career was as a psychologist. She feels this has enhanced her artistic career as she seeks to express emotion through her work on canvas.  Myra’s recent challenges in overcoming cancer twice has also had an impact on her painting.  Myra uses her art as a way to celebrate life using vibrant colours or to create a soothing experience with softer hues. Her works continue to be exhibited in a variety of Art Shows and elsewhere including two works hanging in the Office of the Solicitor-General of Victoria.  At any one time Myra has a number of art works hanging in corporate environments through her relationship with an art leasing company.  Myra’s artworks are listed on the National Register of Australian Art and Artists.  

RECENT EXHIBITIONS:

2018

Warranwood Art Show.  Two artworks exhibited.

Camberwell Art Show.    Two artworks exhibited.

Albert Park Art Show.     One artwork exhibited.

Somers Art Fair.              Three artworks exhibited.

Whitehorse Art Show.     Six artworks exhibited.

Kokomo Cafe and Bar.    Ongoing exhibit of eight artworks.

Mt Evelyn Art Space.       Solo exhibition.

2019

Mornington Art Show.      Two artworks exhibited.

Yarra Glen Art Show.        Two artworks to be exhibited in March.

Artist of the Month.           Four artworks exhibited in store at Westfield.

(Riot Art and Craft)

Warrandyte Art Show.       Five works exhibited.

Knox Art Show.                   Five works exhibited.

Colourspace.                      Numerous works currently exhibited in a variety of

                                             Melbourne businesses.                                                     

The Track Gallery.             Two works exhibited.

Camberwell Art Show.      Two works exhibited.

Bayside Art Show.             Four pieces to be exhibited in the 2019 exhibition.

Kapi Art Gallery.                Two pieces in the Endure Exhibition.

Whitehorse Art Show.       Nine pieces exhibited.

Manningham Gallery.       Green Wedge Exhibition.

Warranwood Art Show.    One piece.

Colourspace Art Rental.   Many artworks exhibited including at The Cluster Office Space, the Melbourne Veterinary College, Acute Accounting, 141 Plantations, Alumina, Arrow Accounting, the Solicitor Generals Office and many more. 

2020 so far.

InCube8 Fitzroy gallery.     Black Wall exhibition.

345 Art Creative                  6 pieces. (Ongoing exhibition)

Robert MCCubbin.              4 pieces in March 

Warrandyte ArtShow.         5 pieces in March.

Wyreena Art Space.           Mid year exhibition.

Bendigo Bank Warrandyte. Ongoing display of a diptych.

Nillumbik Council.                Small solo exhibition of art for International

                                               Women’s Day at

                                               Eltham Convention Centre.

Stockland the Pines.           One piece as part of a pop up exhibition celebrating 

                                                International Women’s Day.

EDUCATION:

Formal psychology training consisting of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  Post Graduate of Applied Psychology.  Past Member of The Australian Psychological Society.  Art training consisting of various art classes over the years including painting, sketching, abstract art, ceramics, mosaics, and pottery.  Also participated in an Interior Design Qualification at RMIT.  

A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST

I love being an abstract artist!  Nothing offers more excitement and freedom than being involved in creating something vibrant and beautiful.  In addition you get to experience the happiness you bring to someone as they share their life with one of your artworks. Through my art I attempt to spread a feeling of joy and I delight in celebrating the beauty of colour.  I am always inspired by nature and I often use botanical references in my work.  

Contact Details:

Myra Carter phone:  0437 660001

E mail:  myra_carter@icloud.com

Web:  myracarter.com.au 

Instagram:  myracarter_artist

Facebook:   Myra Carter Artist

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