Meet Rosie Lloyd-Giblett Project 24 artist in residence
The ArtsCoast Project 24 residency program provides an opportunity for artists or collectives to develop, collaborate, experiment and showcase new ideas. Each month two artists or collectives take over the MakersSpace and Studio 3 at 2nd Space in Nambour.
Meet the artists
February artists in residence were Darren Blackman and Rosie Lloyd-Giblett.
Darren Blackman_February artist in residence_Makers Space
Darren is a First Nations man of the Gureng Gureng and Gangalu language groups. His multidisciplinary arts practice encapsulates who he is as a contemporary Indigenous Australian. Raised in the mainstream culture of the Sunshine Coast and attending high school in Nambour, he has spent much of his life living in North Queensland and Cape York.
Q&A with Rosie Lloyd-Giblett
We caught up with Rosie who answered a few questions about her practice and the where to from here.
Rosie Lloyd-Giblett
Where do you live?
I live in Noosa and have lived on the Sunshine Coast for 22 years.
Where do you work?
I work part time as a primary art specialist teacher and the rest of the time I am either plein air painting*, in my art studio air or at the beach or National Park.
What type of artist are you?
I am multi-disciplinary artist who paints, draws and most recently started exploring performance art with Eco Trio collaborators Yanni and Helena.
How long have you been working on your practice?
I studied Fine Art in the early 90’s and I have been working as an artist & arts educator ever since.
Describe yourself in one sentence?
Energetic artist who loves working plein air.
What can people expect from your residency?
The public can expect a performance collaboration from Eco Trio and a group exhibition that includes plein air drawing, sculpture, painting and poetry.
Who will love your work?
Not sure who will enjoy my art but nature enthusiasts and the youth usually appreciate my colourful expressive art style.
What's next on the agenda for exhibiting?
I am starting my Masters part time QCA Griffith University part time and I will exhibit at Sydney Contemporary in September, October at Griffith University with Eco Trio and a month residency in November at The Big Ci in NSW.
Any career stand outs?
Working in Africa for 2 years, 5 years in remote Australia including Lockhart River Cape York and being on the ABC Gardening Australia show last year in October.
How can people find out more about you?
Instagram: @rosielloydgiblett
Facebook: Rosie Lloyd-Giblett
Facebook: Eco trio
Website: rosielloydgiblett.com.au
March Artists
Our March artists will be announced soon, but for now, check out the 16 artists we've hosted so far.
Project 24 call out
After a successful 12-month trial, Project 24 is looking for its next intake of creatives.
Expressions of interest open March 1 and close April 10.
Applications open to contemporary artists and collectives from all disciplines.
This opportunity includes a stipend of $2,000, a month-long residency, access to industry peer support and an informal showing on the last Wednesday of each residency period.
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*_En plein air_ is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, colour and movement into their works.
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