Mandy White, Day Creatures, 2021, acrylic, ink, glitter and paint pen on canvas, 91.5 x 91.5 cm (detail)
Mandy's World
28 May – 16 July, 2022
Artist
Mandy White
Step into the vibrant and playful world of Mandy White. See paintings and drawings that swirl with colour, and a little glitter, in Mandy’s debut solo exhibition.
In this exhibition Mandy shares a world filled with her many pets and her love of wildlife, family, fairy tales, and pop culture. Mandy’s artwork is alive with energy and humour, offering moments of joy to the viewer.
Mandy grew up in Guildford and is of Yamatji and Australian-European heritage. Her art career began when she attended workshops at DADAA. In the subsequent decade Mandy has become an award-winning artist and featured in many group exhibitions including Sculpture by the Sea and Revealed 2020 at Fremantle Arts Centre. Her artwork has been acquired by the Art Gallery of Western Australia, DADAA, and the City of Stirling. Mandy has also won art awards with As We Are and the Autism Association. In 2021 she was awarded the major acquisitive prize in the Joondalup Invitation Art Prize. Some of the artwork in this exhibition was produced during her residency at Midland Junction Art Centre.
