Lynn Kelly
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Lynn Kelly is a qualified teacher and graphic designer. She taught senior secondary Art and Design for many years. She is now concentrating on her oil painting and has a particular interest in water in all its forms. Her paintings are based on segments removed from the context of landscape and are expressions of the moods, colours and energy of Tasmanian waterways: pools, lakes, rivers and seas.
Education:
1974 -1977
UTAS Diploma of Teaching & Bachelor of Education
1993 -1994
Certificate of Printmaking (partial)
1995-1997
TAFE Tasmania - Associate Diploma Art (Graphic Design)
Employment:
1978 -1988
English, Speech and Drama & Art Teacher,
Scottsdale High School, Tasmania
1997 →
Freelance Graphic Designer
1997 - 2014
Teacher Graphic Design and Art
Launceston College ( Senior Secondary)
Launceston, Tasmania
2017
Liaison Pro Paradox Collaborative Project -
Design Tasmania, MONA & Newstead college,
Launceston, Tasmania
Exhibitions:
2010
Trek: Australian Footprints - Printmaking Exhibition,
Poimena Gallery, Launceston
2011
Material Girl - selected finalist for touring exhibition
2015
UTAS Beyond the Classroom - artwork by teachers
Awards
2016
Launceston Art Society Celebrating Life Exhibition
Acquisitive Award
2023
Solo Exhibition : Waterforms
Top Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart, Tasmania
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2024
Finalist , Bay of Fires Art Prize
Solo Exhibition : Flux
Sidespace Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart,Tasmania
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