The Arts Lounge Exhibition - Carmen Lai and Meredith Simpson

Carmen Lai, Why do I let things slide | Meredith Simpson, Sew Blessed

The Arts Lounge at Wyreena is an art space for artists to exhibit their work in a vibrant, accessible setting.

About the artists

Carmen Lai

Carmen is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in theatre, illustration and photography. For the last 4 to 5 years, Carmen has been working in the performing arts industry. As an artist she produces digital illustrations with a unique and playful perspective on the everyday objects, which explore the magic and mundane of daily life objects. They are full of humour, storytelling, and little bizarre delights. They encourage a sense of discovery and fun.

The works in this exhibition ‘The World is Your Playground’ explore and reinterpret our relationship with surroundings and everyday objects through imaginative and playful visual narratives. The artist invites everyone to engage with curiosity and discover the magic within their environments.

Meredith Simpson

With a passion for art, Meredith Simpson considers herself lucky to be a primary school art teacher, although she often didn't have the time to create for herself until lockdown. Since then, she has made sure to give herself the time to follow the joy of painting. Meredith is inspired by our unique Australian fauna, and has a love of painting our native animals, especially our beautiful birds.

Meredith’s still life paintings came about because she wanted to build on her observational skills through painting still life compositions, but also still wanted to include birds because she enjoys painting them so much. Each painting is of a collection of things that brings joy to the artist in some way. Immerse yourself in the joyful nature of ‘A Sweet Life’.

When

Location

Wyreena Community Arts Centre, 13-23 Hull Road, Croydon, 3136, View map