HAF in the studio: Lorna Crane

The Artists studio is always a reflection of the Artist; it is their sanctuary, refuge, haven, hideaway, and simply retreat. When we look at the works of Artists we often marvel at the final work and seldom do we imagine the space this work is created in. As much of a spiritual impact Art can have on us, I’d surmise that the space this work was create in is a direct reflection of the work the Artist creates.   Our contemporary model of Western Art studios can be traced back to the Renaissance, which took its root in the monasteries and other religious institutions of the period.

“My studio is definitely defined by the way I use my space. It makes me feel ‘like I walk into me’ as I enter. It holds my thoughts, my fears and then enables me to create a variety of works. Sometimes it flows easily and other times it can be a struggle. The studio is a 25 meter walk from the house and sits at the back of our 1/2 acre. This sits so well for me as it a division between home and my work. The working space is large enough to fit three large tables and a rectangular work table with castors that I can roll around with my paint and mixing bowls on top. The space is a 10m x 7m shed with concrete floor and divided into a 7m square working space for painting. The other two spaces are bathroom and combined sewing area with storage space. “ -LC

‘Over the past few years my work has been about the landscape of place. To me the most important aspect of being an artist is to be authentic through the act of mark making,” says Lorna.   In 2003 Lorna set up her studio practice full time in rural coastal village of South Pambula, NSW, Australia.  She received her Bachelor of Creative Arts, and has participated in residencies with Bundanon Trust,  Alice Springs, Broken Hill Art Exchange, Berlin, New Zealand and in 2014, the Global Art Project in Venice. Future residencies include Barcelona during September then North Bruny Island in Tasmania Australia next March. My latest oversized brushes will be on show in Melbourne next month.