Lynne feels fortunate that she made a Tree/Sea Change to the Northern Rivers, NSW some decades ago, enabling her to experience the beauty of nature, be nurtured by the sense of belonging with a diverse caring community and gain fulfilment in living a lifestyle that limited the size of her environmental footprint. Minimalizing consumption, reusing , recycling and repairing in everyday life led Lynne to begin experimenting with reutilising waste such as beer bottle caps (creating front door mud mats, then dresses and vests) and, of course, plastic bottles. Over time the range of waste materials Lynne used increased substantially to include video tape, varied plastics, netting, poly pipe and aluminium tubing.
Lynne has also incorporated solar lighting for spectacular night effects and to raise awareness of renewable energy. Recently Lynne has been experimenting with Aluminium Drink Cans and loving it.
Lynne acknowledges the valued input of her partner, Tony Butler, for his ongoing support and assistance especially with exhibiting and workshops and in documenting the various Projects.
Lynne has endeavoured to acknowledge other individuals and organisations whose input was vital for her success.
Lynne is currently in transition brought about by a move to Hervey Bay, QLD. As with all change, she explains this involves adjusting and growing to meet the challenges that come from stepping out of your comfort zone.
When commencing her artistic journey nearly 20 years ago, Lynne notes that there was far less awareness of the threats posed by unsustainable practices, the levels of waste and pollution being created, discussion around concepts of utilising renewable energies were being stifled by governments, corporations and economic vested interests.
With ongoing research highlighting the extent of plastic pollution, the shocking loss of species and habitat, the devastating effects of fire and flood signalling the speed of climate change and the selfish shift towards the right in the political domain, all paint a frightening picture.
Lynne remains hopeful that sufficient change will come about, in a holistic manner, so that earth has a chance to repair, whilst communities strengthen and prosper and that society becomes more equitable.
She is aware, however, that there will continue to be ample issues requiring attention, hence no lack of topics for her environmental artistic focus at this current time. Many important issues are being shrouded in a covid haze.
Lynne also recognises the importance of just “stopping to smell the roses”, to just be lifted by the beauty of a colourful creation, especially as this involves a transformation from being just waste.
Group Exhibitions
2018 Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk - Brunswick Heads
2018 Byron Writers Festival - Byron Bay
2016-17 Planting Dreams Exhibtion - State Library NSW
2016 Swell Sculpture Festival - Currumbin
2015 Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk - Brunswick Heads
2010 artsCape - Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay
2009 Swell Sculpture Festival - Currumbin Beach
2009 Impact 3 Local Artists - Home Gallery, Mullumbimby
2009 SMLXL 6 Local Artists - Waywood Gallery, Byron Bay
2008 Swell Sculpture Festival - Currumbin Beach
2007 Thursday Plantation Sculpture Show - Ballina
2007 Lismore Regional Gallery, Lismore
2005 artsCape - Cape Byron, Byron Bay
2005 Thursday Plantation Sculpture Show - Ballina
2005 Flower Creations Reverse Garbage
2005 Lismore Herb Festival - Shop Front Display
2003 Thursday Plantation Sculpture Show - Ballina
2002 Old & Gold Festival Recycled Fashion - Brunswick Heads
Featured Displays
2018-19 Untitled - Meadows Medical, Mullumbimby
2017-present Enlightened Flowers - Mullumbimby Library
2018 Plastic Sea Treasures - CUBE at Byron Shire Council Foyer, Mullumbimby
2016-17 Enlightened Flowers - State Library NSW
2016 Anzac Poppy Project - Elephant Rock, Currumbin
2015 Anzac Poppy Project - Elephant Rock, Currumbin
2007 Art Piece Gallery, Mullumbimby - Valentine's Day Display
2006 The Shopfront Gallery, Lismore Health & Herb Festival - Shop Front Display
2006 Business Awards, Lismore - Table Centres
2005 Lismore Herb Festival - Shop Front Display
2004 Shine Events, Darling Harbour - Table Centres
Awards and Achievements
2018 'Seabed and Fish' - Local Artist Award - Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk
2007 'Tulips' - Tafe Award - Thursday Plantation Sculpture Show - Ballina
2005 'Bromeliads' - Local Artist Award - artsCape - Cape Byron, Byron Bay
2005 Shopfront Display - 1st Prize - Lismore Herb Festival - Lismore
2003 'Bromeliads' - Acquisition Award - Thursday Plantation Sculpture Show - Ballina
2003 'Bromeliads' - People's Choice Award - Thursday Plantation Sculpture Show - Ballina
2002 1st Prize - Old & Gold Festival Recycled Fashion - Brunswick Heads
Workshops
2018 Tweed Regional Gallery - Masterclass 'Create from Recycling'
2015 Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Elanora State School, Currumbin Primary School & Fun and Ageless group (Currumbin RSL) - School & Community Workshops - 'Anzac Poppy Project'
2010 Byron Community Primary School - School Workshop - 'Octopus' Garden'
2010 St John's Primary School - School Workshop
2010 Waywood Gallery / Still @ the centre, Byron Bay - Kids Workshop
2009 Swell Festival, Currumbin Beach - School Workshop - Community Installation, 'Flower Power'
2009 Currumbin Primary School - School Workshop 2005 Bangalow Community OOSH - Kids Art Class
