The Artist's Wall
The Artist's Wall is a space we have dedicated to both established and up-and-coming artists in our community.
Each month Picton Social features a new artist's artwork which can be admired while enjoying our great food and great coffee. It can also be purchased directly from the cafe.
If you are an artist looking to showcase your masterpieces and would love to gain a little more exposure, simply contact us via email hello@pictonsocial.com - we are always on the lookout for new artists.
Artist of the Month - November 2024 Virginia Fantini
Featuring in the month of November is local artist Virginia Fantini
Virginia is a self taught Fibre Artist based in Wilton. Known for her intuitive approach, Virginia employs various fibres and techniques to explore and reflect people’s environment and their emotions at specific points in time, fostering deep connections between the viewer and the artwork.
In 2023, Virginia was a finalist in the Fisher's Ghost Art Awards, marking a significant recognition of her work. She began creating commissions in 2021 and has started facilitating workshops this year, sharing her passion for fibre art and nurturing creativity in others.
Her experiences as a mother and her interactions with others significantly influence her work; she often finds herself doodling or imagining pieces while engaging in conversations and listening to the stories of those she meets.
The fibres themselves also play a vital role in her creative process, often dictating the shape and flow of her artworks. Through her art, Virginia invites viewers to engage with the emotional landscapes she creates, celebrating the intricate connections between individuals and their experiences.
You can explore her work at www.instagram.com/fibrasbyvirginia or email info@fibras.au
Jess Hutchison - Artist
Since introducing The Artist's Wall, many of our patrons have been treated to pieces by the ever so talented Jess Hutchison. Jess' artwork is a permanent fixture in the cafe. Her bright and colourful prints adorn our bar area and have been very popular amongst our customers. All Jess Hutchison art on display in the cafe is available for purchase, inclusive of frame.
A little bit about Jess
Jess Hutchison is a self-taught artist based on the South Coast of NSW. She grew up in the Illawarra and now resides in the Shoalhaven.
Inspired by her surroundings, and with a deep love of colour, her vibrant artworks feature some of Australia's most colourful flora and fauna. She paints in a unique style that blends realism with quirky, loose and colourful lines - and she adds her signature linework eye detailing to most of her birds (a throwback to her make-up artistry background).
Working primarily with acrylic and Posca markers on canvas, she hopes to create a connection and evoke a sense of calm and happiness through her art.
Email: jess@jesshutchisonart.com
Website: www.jesshutchisonart.com
Instagram: @jesshutchison_art
Facebook: Jesshutchisonart
Fairies by Suzi-o
Suzi has been a resident of Picton for nearly 25years. Her background was in office work, publicity and Insurance, however, her real love was in art. In her spare time she was either drawing, painting, writing or baking. Anything to release her creative side.
About 5 years ago she began to use her vivid imagination to create fairies. Her fairies are unique because they are all one of a kind!
Suzi only makes originals. Never two the same!
All her fairies are recorded, tagged, named and photographed, and they are all handmade by her. She loves to use recycled materials. All fairies come in different sizes too.
She also dabbles in felting and makes the odd little creature!
A few fairies are on display at Picton Social so pop down and have a look and support small businesses in the Wollondilly.
Suzi is happy to take orders, so get in touch for a unique and original gift that will last a life time.
Email: fairiesbysuzio@gmail.com
Instagram: @fairiesbysuzio
Facebook: Fairies by Suzi O
