ARTIST BIO

Chris Alway - Artist

This year I am exhibiting flashbacks of what I see as I drive around my home and place of work in Mid North SA. I am adept with most mediums and subjects, but am best known for my luminous watercolour landscapes.  Between real and abstract, I seize revelations that arise during the sketch-up and flow of each art work. Nature seen in layers and patterns, imparts a state of mind and reminds us to care.

Qualifications

Exhibited and elected a Fellow of the Royal SA Art Society, 2012
Psychologist, Education Dept, 1986 to Current
Art and Humanities Teacher, various secondary schools (1980 to 1985, 2004)
Diploma of Education, Art and Humanities, Bendigo CAE (1980)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours Psychology Uni of Adelaide (1979)
Fine Arts Major, (art theory and history) BA 1978

Background

Born and raised in Adelaide, I have lived and worked in the Clare Valley for 35 years. Since painting professionally in 2005, I have won many awards and reliably sell paintings.

Notable Awards

Best in Show, Kidman Rotary Art Show , Kapunda 2011
Clare Valley Prize, Rotary of Clare Art Show, 2013
People's Choice Award, Royal SA Soc of Arts, SALA 2011
First Prize, Peterborough Art Show, 2011
First Prize, Burra Portrait Competition, 2011

Framing

My husband Christopher Bentley frames by art.
'The Shedio', 30 Albert St Clare SA 5453, Mobile 0409034651

Web Page : www.chrisalway-artist.com