Di's love of painting is all passion, all consuming.
The canvas becomes the visual tool of her expression and creativity.
Although she started painting in oils, it wasn't until she started using pastels that she gained recognition.
But since becoming allergic to pastel dust she reverted back to oils and hasn't looked back.
Di's love of the bush and all things Australian inspired her to join the "Cattlemens Association of Victoria" and the "Victorian Working Draught Horse Association." There her love of cattle drives, horsemen, dust raising, river crossings and the High Country along with her ploughing scenes became synonymous with the art of Di King. |
Di is a well known & respected artist
with many awards & credits to her name. |
But like anything in life, one moves on, directions change, as does the journey of an artist.
Her paintings have always included the figure in one way or another, and so it was inevitable that the human form be a dominant feature in her paintings.
Di's figurative work is evokotive and sensuous.
From lovely young ladies draped in sheets or soft flowing fabric with moody back lighting, or belly dancers, to chefs and make-up artists.
People in action---on the beach, or in a bar/restaurant .
Her versatility and ability to capture light and movement show in her paintings.
Each painting tells a story to which we can all relate. |
Solo Exhibitions
Many including:
1998/99/2002 Pennylane Studio
2001/5 Artistry Galleries
Group Exhibitions
Many including:
1989/96 Mall Galleries, Royal British Arts Society, London, UK
1993/4/5 Hamilton & Sale Regional Galleries Touring Exhibitions
1995 Warnambool Regional Gallery
1997 A 2 person exhibition at Gallery Forty Seven, London
1997 Gallery Miromessnil, Paris, France
1998 Gelabert Studios, International Gallery, New York, USA
Awards
1991/92 1st prize pastel, 1st oil, Coburg
1998/99 Best overall, Numurkah
1999 Artist of the Year & Most Popular, Ringwood Art Society
2000 1st prize oil, Bright
2002 3rd prize Landscape/Gardens and Flowers, Aust. Artist Mag
2003 Best Australian Landscape to $3,000, Camberwell Rotary
2004 Aspects of Excellence AGRA Packing Room Award |
