Ellie Malin's woodblock prints are a beautiful exploration of colour, form and texture. The playful layering of shapes is reminiscent of collage, whilst transparency in the different coloured inks emphasises the natural patterns of the woodgrain.

Ellie has fully immersed herself in the process of art making for The Colour Of Water, resulting in a vibrant exhibition. 

ARTIST STATEMENT

"This collection is about seeking small moments of beauty in a troubling time that we’re living in. Through the creative process, I wanted to find a way where I could better exists with my emotions. The art making process itself became the tool in which I could quieten the mind. Utilising woodblocks, acrylics and oil based ink on hand painted papers I aimed to capture a sense of equanimity. Inspired by the beautiful deep tones of freshly washed ashore shells that fade to soft pale hues as they dry in sunlight."

BIO

Ellie Malin is a Melbourne based artist working in painting and printmaking. Her visceral artworks are made up of a language of bold geometries and chromatic compositions. Inspired by observations from life, she translates her ideas into an intuitive world of layered fields of colour echoing place and memory. 

Ellie describes her work, as operating as though made of cellular memory. Through an introspective process she applies layer upon layer, purposely revealing and concealing information beneath the surface. Soft geometric forms resemble complex architectural constructs whilst also hinting towards patterns in nature. Colour and shape, light and dark culminate in compositions evoking memory of a time and space. 

Ellie graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Monash University. She has been a finalist in numerous awards including The Senini Award at McClelland Gallery, the Swan Hill Print and Drawing Award, and Banyule Works on Paper. Solo and group exhibitions include Australian Print Workshop, Modern Times, Megalo Gallery Canberra, Boom Gallery Geelong and Heide Museum of Modern Art. Her works are in public and private collections throughout Australia and internationally.