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In 1967 I gained my Diploma of Physiotherapy. It wasn't till 1986 that I first put my foot on the ladder to Creative fulfilment.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> In 1986 I went to art classes at the local evening college. I've been studying Art since then, progressing from Evening College, through TAFE, to University, where I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours, from the University of NSW.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <em>About my work - Mainly Shells</em><br /> &nbsp;<br /> The Shell has fascinated mankind for thousands of years. First used as a tool, it soon became imbued with the sexual symbolism of Water, Tides and Moon. It is easy to see why - the shell is a very sexy object! But it is the history of these particular shells from a midden which appeals to me most. Some of these middens have been carbon dated to over 40 thousand years old. To hold one of these discarded shell fragments in your hand is to hold a link with early Man and the large migrations that brought the Aborigines to this island continent.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> My predominant use of charcoal plays on the symbolic resurrection of these shells from their charcoal-rich graves. By means of the large scale and sculptural form of these drawings, I hope to invite the viewer's mind to explore the secret corners of these ancient shells.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Thea Bourne<br /> September 2008 </span> &nbsp;<br /> <span class="ItemBodyStyle"> <em> <br /> AROUND THE LAKE</em><br /> &nbsp;<br /> My next exhibition of drawings and pastels will be held at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery from 15 October to 10 November, 2010.<br /> Titled "Around the Lake", the images are inspired by the spirit and tranquil beauty of Lake Wollumboola, located between the Crookhaven River and Jervis Bay, and by shells from a nearby Aboriginal midden. The latter were the main inspiration for my previous exhibition at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre in 2006.<br /> The inclusion of pastel landscapes in the current exhibition is a deviation from my more usual large-scale charcoal drawings of objects or people. Although I found it a steep learning curve to control tonality with colour, these pastels have already won a couple of awards at local exhibitions.<br /> "Around the Lake" will be opened by my husband Brian, who is a bridge design engineer, on Saturday 16 October, 12 noon  2 pm. <br /> </span> <!-- Start VisualLightBox.com BODY section --> <div id="vlightbox"> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/2_shells_p_resize.jpg" title="Shells, Thea Bourne"><img src="data/thumbnails/2_shells_p_resize.jpg" alt="Shells, Thea Bourne"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/3_shells_with_red,_crop,_mod_resize.jpg" title="Shells with Red, Thea Bourne"><img src="data/thumbnails/3_shells_with_red,_crop,_mod_resize.jpg" alt="Shells with Red, Thea Bourne"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/4_swans_flying,_grey_resize.jpg" title="Swans Flying, Thea Bourne"><img src="data/thumbnails/4_swans_flying,_grey_resize.jpg" alt="Swans Flying, Thea Bourne"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/shadows,_resized_p.jpg" title="Shadows, Thea Bourne"><img src="data/thumbnails/shadows,_resized_p.jpg" alt="Shadows, Thea Bourne"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/se_edge_of_lake,_crop_cp_resize_resize.jpg" title="Edge of Lake, Thea Bourne"><img src="data/thumbnails/se_edge_of_lake,_crop_cp_resize_resize.jpg" alt="Edge of Lake, Thea Bourne"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/sky_1_resize.jpg" title="Sky 1, Thea Bourne"><img src="data/thumbnails/sky_1_resize.jpg" alt="Sky 1, Thea Bourne"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/whisperings_near_garage(mod).jpg" title="Whisperings near garage(mod)"><img src="data/thumbnails/whisperings_near_garage(mod).jpg" alt="Whisperings near garage(mod)"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/colour_of_time.jpg" title="Colour of Time"><img src="data/thumbnails/colour_of_time.jpg" alt="Colour of Time"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/linley,_standing_21.jpg" title="Linley, standing 21"><img src="data/thumbnails/linley,_standing_21.jpg" alt="Linley, standing 21"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/lotus_eater-cropped.jpg" title="lotus eater-cropped"><img src="data/thumbnails/lotus_eater-cropped.jpg" alt="lotus eater-cropped"/></a> <a class="vlightbox" href="data/images/seated_female.jpg" title="Seated Female"><img src="data/thumbnails/seated_female.jpg" alt="Seated Female"/></a><a id="vlb" href="http://visuallightbox.com">Online Photo Galleries by VisualLightBox.com v3.1</a><script src="engine/js/visuallightbox.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="engine/js/visuallightbox.js" type="text/javascript"></script> </div> <!-- End VisualLightBox.com BODY section --> </div> </div> </body> </html>