Level up - Exhibition opening - My World of Colour: Journey into Artistic Exploration by Dilshad Moosajee

LEVEL UP is series of contemporary community gallery spaces spread across Wyndham. These spaces have been developed to provide emerging artists with an opportunity to showcase their work and support their transition into professional practice.

Join the artist to celebrate the opening of this exhibition and to present these new artworks to the world. This is a catered event and RSVPs are appreciated.

“My World of Colour: Journey into Artistic Exploration” is an immersive art exhibition that aims to celebrate my journey as an Australian Artist with Kenyan roots. This exhibition aims to showcase a diverse collection of artworks that evoke joy, provoke thought, ignite the imagination and celebrate colour using a wide array of artistic styles using oils and pastels on canvas and paper media.  

The paintings represent the vibrance of Australian landscapes, the richness of the African culture and heritage as well as optimistic abstracts observed through the vision-impaired eyes.

Having migrated from Kenya 29 years ago, I am proud to call Australia home.  I have lived in Werribee since 1995 and witnessed its growth and diversity.  I have always been fascinated with colour and witness its vibrance in everyday life. My journey took me to art classes and interactions with local Werribee based artists where I improved on basic techniques and fostered some amazing friendships. During the pandemic, I was fortunate to access online classes in pastels with world renowned oil painter and pastelist, Lyn Diefanbach, who influenced my work and instilled in me the confidence to express myself using the language of colours

Living with macular degeneration has brought unexpected shifts to my artistic process. As my vision changes, so does my artistic vision. This metamorphosis adds an intriguing dynamic to my work, infusing it with a sense of spontaneity and impermanence. Each creation becomes a visual testament to the transformative power of adaptation and resilience. Sharing my artwork with the local community is an integral part of my artistic journey. Exhibiting my creations allows me to establish a connection with those around me, fostering a shared appreciation for art and promoting dialogue.

As I continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of my artistic vision, I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to share my work with the community. It is my hope that through my art, I can inspire others to embrace change, challenge conventions and find beauty in the unexpected.

Image credit: Image by Dilshad Moosajee as part of exhibition