“I create because I am moved by the beauty of the landscape, the possibilities within it, and the hope that follows.” Kylie Fogarty

Apr 14

Written By GoLive

The amazing Kylie Fogarty is one of the outstanding artists in Tyger’s upcoming group show, *Living in Another World*.

Tyger is so excited to welcome the outstanding Canberra-based artist Kylie Fogarty for our upcoming abstract landscapes show, Living in Another World.

The show brings together around 40 artists from all over the country to show us the world we know and love through an abstracted lens.

Living in Another World runs from 19-28 April at Tyger Gallery in Yass. The online catalogue for the show will go out to subscribers soon. Sign up here now to make sure you don’t miss out on your favourite works.

Kylie’s work in the show is the breathtaking Sprawling Gum, a 100x150cm piece created with pigmented ink, impasto and Indian ink on 300GSM Artistico Fabriano paper. It is *so beautiful*.

Ahead of the show opening, Kylie told us about connecting with the energy of her work’s subject matter, using negative space, and being a poet at heart.

How would you describe your work?

“Painterly drawings that are expressive and atmospheric, which invite the viewer to relax into the narrative.”

“Drawing is intrinsic to the process of my art practice. Enjoying the process of bygone eras, the use of dip pens and ink compliment contemporary pens when creating.”

“With the Gum Tree series, and in particular Sprawling Gum, a background was invited, created first to ground the subject. Each delicate line provides a connection to the palpable energy within the sprawl of the tree. This starting point is where I explore the tree, responding to the energy, the stories found, marvelling at nature.”

Tell us about where and how you create your work?

“I enjoy a full-time practice of creating in the studio, based in Canberra.”

“Using expressive yet considered mark making, I engage the use of negative space, linework and often a limited palette to invite consideration of my subject matter. I have a preference of traditional dip pens and bamboo reed pens, sometimes complementing them with contemporary pigment pens and brush work. Art Spectrum pigmented liquid inks, a versatile and archival ink allows the finest of organic lines to deep theatrical marks. The tonal nature of the ink has a beautiful way of capturing the mood.”

“I have a love of working on paper and have found luxurious Fabriano Artistico papers to be a perfect match for my methods.”

What inspires you?

“Above all, atmosphere, and mood. I search for the narrative in the moments of life. This comes in many forms, I am a poet at heart. I create a lot in monotone work, embracing nostalgia. I have my head in the clouds, hear whispering native gum trees and love a rainy day. There is a constant search for quiet moments in a chaotic world.”

“I create because I am moved by the beauty of the landscape, the possibilities within it, and the hope that follows. Nature is constantly surprising me, stopping me in my tracks when the world is feeling overwhelming.”

What do you hope people feel when they see your work?

“With mood and atmosphere being a constant in my works, I hope to bring a sense of time, that being ample to stop and consider the beauty in any moment. Whether it provides a burst of energy, a connection to nature or a moment of calm amongst the chaos, it is this experience that I hope sparks wonder, the desire to explore and provide some inspiration to chase dreams.”