Megan Barrass - Artist
'To make visible how the world touches us'
- Paul Cezanne
(favourite quote)
BRIGHT and VIBRANT art serves as a window into my approach to life, encapsulating a philosophy that embraces positivity and enthusiasm. Each stroke of colour is deliberate, embodying the belief that life is to be experienced in its fullest spectrum.
Megan lives in Shoal Bay, Port Stephens NSW and paints everyday. Typically known for her Australian themed paintings, along with her bold floral artworks; with a generous use of luscious coloured brush strokes of acrylic paint, onto large scale canvases.
The artwork is definitely a direct response from her environment. Scenes that we all experience, capture her attention, drawing the viewer in to focus on and explore the moment. Such as, going bush walking and seeing the Australian fauna and wildlife; the visual delights that snorkelling offers; actually seeing the local octopus in its home; going to the beach, with the colourful umbrellas and beach towels; visiting the flower shop or simply enjoying a vase of fresh flowers. By using sketches and photography for her observational studies, Megan will collage the moments together to construct a narrative.
Her work addresses ways of celebrating life. The aim is to create images so others can visually share the passion and optimism.
Upcoming
2024 2024 CV | Milly the magnificent mullet Book 'My time in Sydney' Exhibition Banjo Book launch |
2023 | Living, loving, creating and painting in Shoal Bay, Port Stephens NSW. |
2007 - 2017 | Working on paintings; commissions from Thompson Health Care Developers NSW. |
2006 - 2015 | Moved to Hunter Valley, operated Emma’s Cottage Vineyard and Art Gallery. |
Early | years Grew up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney NSW Australia. |
Projects
2024 2023 2022 | Artwork for 'Milly the magnificent flying mullet' children's book. Artwork for 'Banjo the adventurous bream' children's book. Nov Artist residency Lighthouse Art Newcastle NSW |
2022 | Oct ‘Local qualia’ exhibition, Artisan Collective Gallery, Nelson Bay NSW |
2022 | Feb ‘Sydney’ Group exhibition, Traffic Jam Galleries NSW |
2022 | Artwork for ‘Port to Plate, Port Stephens’ a community Seafood cookbook |
2022 | Member of Artisan Collective Nelson Bay, Port Stephens NSW |
2021 | Curator for the 2021 AGL Port Stephens Art Exhibition |
2021 | Jan & Feb ‘Colour’ Art Exhibition Bathers Pavilion, Balmoral, Mosman NSW |
2021 | Nov ‘All Australian’ Art exhibition with Traffic Jam Gallery Sydney |
2020 | Nov Port Stephens Council ‘Abundance’ MURAL O’Meara Lane Nelson Bay 35meters wide x 4 meters high |
2020 | Aug & Sept Feature artist at Artisan Collective Port Stephens, Nelson Bay NSW |
2018 | 2022 Represented by Traffic Jam Gallery Sydney |
2019-2020 | Involved in starting and running Shoal Bay Art Gallery, Shoal Bay NSW |
2020 | Feb Artastique Maitland NSW community art event |
2019 | Sept Word and Art Project, Manly Art Gallery NSW |
Company Commissions
| 2016-2017 | Wahroonga House, Thompson Health Care, Australia (29 paintings) |
| 2016 | Boronia House, St. Mary’s, Thompson Health Care, Australia (33 paintings) |
| 2015 | Milford House, Randwick and Sea Beach House, Mona Vale, Thompson Health Care, (30 paintings) |
| 2014 | Mittagong House, Thompson Health Care, Australia (38 paintings) |
| 2013 | Terry Hills House, Thompson Health Care, Australia (24 paintings) |
| 2011-12 | Fredericton House, Kempsey, Thompson Health Care, Australia (23 paintings) |
| 2011 | Turramurra House, Thompson Health Care, Australia (9 paintings) |
| 2009-10 | Kempsey House, Thompson Health Care, Australia (25 paintings) |
| 2008 | Bowral House, Thompson Health Care, Australia (15 paintings) |
| 2007 | Avalon House, Thompson Health Care, Australia (15 paintings) |
| 2004 | Collaroy YHA, 3 levels of murals |
