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GOLDEN WATTLE

As a migrant Gosia went through a process of exploring, understanding, and falling in love with native Australian flora. The painting “Golden Wattle” is representative of Acacia Pycnantha commonly known as Golden Wattle, which is a symbol of unity. Gosia playfully creates a visual dichotomy in the painting with highly detailed and un-detailed areas; with soft and hard edges; and with bright and muted tones. The overarching structure is complimented by the painterly elements of the composition creating a compelling visual experience. It captures the magic of the unique Australian landscape through a migrants lens.

Gosia Orzechowska

Gosia Orzechowska (b. 1967 Łódź) is a Polish-born artist based in Canberra. After completing tertiary studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poland she migrated to Australia. Gosia’s acrylic paintings are inspired by nature, often depicting wild Australian native flowers. Gosia has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions, and in 2017 held her first solo exhibition at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra. Gosia’s works can be found in many private collections internationally.

August 2023