Wartime Relic I (Building No. 27)

Wartime Relic 1 (Building No. 27)

By artist: Kelly Southee

Acrylic on linen canvas. 50 x 70 x 2 cm

Description

World War 2 Munitions Factories in Salisbury still exist! Their forms are strong. I have been captivated by this precinct since moving to the suburb in 2019, and have since discovered the fascinating history of what was called the Rocklea Munition Works. A large precinct of over eighty buildings. Most have been re-purposed for local industry. This was Building No. 27 (Former QF Case Factory & Machine Shop during WWII) on Engineering St, Salisbury.

About the artist.

Kelly Southee is a Queensland-based artist. She was born in New Zealand and has lived in Australia since the 1980s. The built environment has been an enduring theme in Kelly’s painting practice for over 25 years. Having studied and worked as an interior architect, she is fascinated by the way we live within our cities, and what we appreciate and value.

Kelly’s scenes often feature dramatic dark colours in the foreground areas. This is a result of a very real thing: she is an artist who needs to stand in the shade a lot, having had too many skin cancers cut out over the years. It’s amazing how a life can inform an art practice!

Follow Kelly on Instagram and Facebook @kellysoutheeartist or at kellysouthee.com.au.

Collection or delivery.

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