ABOUT HELEN GARROTT

I am a Melbourne based artist working predominantly in oils and acrylics.  After growing up in Australia, I spent 17 years in the U.K. before moving back to Melbourne in 2024. While away from my easel I work as an ophthalmic plastic surgeon. 

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With every brushstroke and every unique mixture of pigments, I strive to capture the impression of colour and light on my canvas.  My fascination with colour and light began long before I picked up a paintbrush. I found inspiration in the world around me, when observing the beauty of the effects of changing light on the landscape at different times of day; a beautiful golden late afternoon light, a violet shadow, or the sky and clouds reflected in the water. It is these moments that I strive to immortalize on canvas, to share my own personal interpretation of the profound beauty that resides in the everyday.

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My artistic process is an exploration, a voyage into the realm of colour theory and composition.  My works range from the impressionist realistic to the semi-abstract, particularly in my works which use cold wax medium.  I delve into the depths of my imagination, seeking to create artworks that evoke emotions and spark contemplation.