Biography of Victoria Saxon-Branch - Artist A self taught artist, my style is basically realism, medium of choice is acrylic, using strong bold colors. I was born in 1953 and raised in a little logging town nestled in a beautiful valley, surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges on the fringe of the Russell Falls National Park mid west of Tasmania, before moving to Hobart at the age of sixteen. I think that I was blessed to grow up in that era as this was before television and computers, so as a child I was encouraged to use my imagination. I created my own little adventures, discovering my surroundings, which made me appreciate all the little and the big things that life had to offer. While living in this little town, I was also fortunate to meet so many people of different cultures that came and went, one family in particular who came from Finland with whom I spent a lot of time, the mother was a very talented artist. Her paintings, weavings and pottery I would have to say became my inspiration for my desire to be creative. As a young girl I also dreamed of travelling the world and seeing the places of the people I met growing up. I wanted to mingle with and experience their cultures, especially those of the tribal people of Africa, which I think was fitting that I started my journey into the world of art. I try to portray the strong bright colors in my paintings from this beautiful, naturally expressive culture. I have always had a thing for drawing eyes the building a face around them. Eyes can express so much. They can tell a story without saying a single word. On completion of my first piece in June 2007, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. Something inside me woke up and with the encouragement of family, friends and fellow artists. I am now building up a nice collection of pieces to share with the world of art lovers and critics alike. My journey has just begun Exhibitions: Australia Dec 2009 - Joint exhibition - Curator - Novotel Twin Waters Resort Queensland Feb 2011 - Joint exhibition - Courthouse Gallery, New Norfolk, Tasmania Sep 2011 - Solo exhibition - Courthouse Gallery, New Norfolk, Tasmania May 2012 - Solo exhibition - Food & Wine Company, Lachlan, Tasmania
July 2013 - Solo exhibition - Magnolia Cafe, Moonah, Tasmania
Apr 2014 - Solo exhibition - Owner Operator-East Coast Art Supplies and Art Gallery, St Helens, Tasmania |