The Alchemy of Opposites - Forging Artistic Expression through Experimental Painting

When: Friday 13, 20 and 27 June 2025

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Where: Art Central, 24 Church St, Moruya

Cost: $140 Concession/Members; $180 Non-Members for all 3 workshops. 
$50 Concession/Members; $65 Non-Members for a single workshop (please email artmoruya@artcentral.org.au to let us know which date you would like to attend)

Tutor: Lisa Patroni

Description:

Discover the transformative power of contrast in this three-part workshop series designed to unlock your unique artistic voice through experimental painting techniques. Each session builds upon the last, guiding you through a journey of creative discovery and personal expression.
Experiment with mono-printing, mixed media, and painting from life while developing personal expression. Learn to embrace creative paradoxes—structure with spontaneity, precision with freedom—in a supportive environment designed for all levels.

Workshop 1: Embracing Duality
In our first session, we'll explore fundamental opposites in visual art—light and dark, smooth and textured, structured and organic. Through guided exercises and experimental techniques, you'll play with harnessing these contrasting elements.

Workshop 2: Breaking Boundaries
Our second workshop challenges conventional approaches to painting by introducing unexpected materials and techniques. We'll experiment with combining traditional and non-traditional media, exploring how the tension between opposing methods can spark innovation in your work.

Workshop 3: Synthesizing Your Voice
The final workshop focuses on integration—bringing opposing elements into harmonious dialogue that reflects personal artistic vision. You'll work on a culminating piece that synthesizes techniques from previous sessions while expressing your unique perspective.

What to Expect:
● All skill levels welcome—from beginners to experienced artists
● Materials provided but you’re welcome to bring additional materials
● Small group setting for personalized attention
● Take home not just artwork, but new approaches to your creative practice

What to Bring: Please bring a sketchbook and any equipment (paper /brushes) that you would like to use. Please bring an apron, an old towel and wear old clothes.

Tutor: Lisa Patroni is an Australian artist with over three decades of exhibition experience across Australia and Europe. A graduate of the National Art School with a Master of Fine Art in Painting (2018), she also holds degrees from Sydney College of Arts and Canberra School of Art, with additional studies at the Royal Academy of Art and Design in the Netherlands.
Patroni's work has been recognized with the 2024 Waverley Art Prize Community Award and has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including at Liverpool St Gallery, Sydney and MONA FOMA, Tasmania. Her art is represented in significant collections including the National Gallery of Australia and the Print Council of Australia.
Throughout her career, Patroni has been awarded prestigious residencies including the Waverley Artist's Studio Residency (2019). Her artistic practice spans painting, drawing, and curatorial work.