Bold compositional lines and forms, gestural marks, a rich golden colour palette, and a textured materiality that springs from the fibrous weave of linen and jute canvas layered with lashings of oil paint emote a transformative dance across the painterly works of Melbourne-based artist Eleanor Louise Butt.
In this interview, the artist enlightens our interest in her artistic practice, life in the studio, and her inspirations.
Where is your studio, and what do you love about running a studio-based practice?
My studio is at home in Kallista, amongst the forest of