JANINE GOOD
JANINE GOOD
Artist Statement
“Art and Painting have been my life’s pursuit and passion of more than 4 decades.
A fascination for colour has prompted a journey of exploration through many diverse styles and variations both figurative and abstract. I have never ceased to be amazed by the illusion of creating an imaginary world on a 2-
Through my explorations I have observed and interpreted:
intricacies of the natural world;
the vibrant energy, colour and movement of Melbourne’s grunge music industry;
rituals in ordinary life including life’s phases of birth, childhood, adulthood and death.
I am passionate about Art because it enables me to reflect on and try to make sense of the world and how “we” -
For many years I believed that I had to decide between figurative imagery and abstraction but now I am committed to both, driven by whatever imagery I feel passionate about. Ultimately my aim would be to have the two converge.
My influences have been many and varied: from the Heidelberg painters to the Angry Penguins; the Impressionists to Frida Kahlo and Helen Frankenthaler; Van Gogh to Fred Williams; Edward Hopper to William Kentridge. I love the themes and painterly works of Mandy Martin but also the looseness and surprise of Elisabeth Cummings.
I live in rural Gippsland with my musician partner amongst a wild rambling garden with some animal friends, including the diverse birdlife that freely visits.
Since 2006 to the present I have been painting instructor at the Pakenham Living Learning Community Centre, taking me away from my studio one day a week, enabling me to connect with community and share my knowledge and passion for Art.”
Janine Good 2022
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