FERN Siebler is a local, abstract artist who grew up in Taggerty, in a home hidden amongst bushland at the base of the Cathedral Ranges.
Fern describes growing up in the beautiful town as 'the beginning of her passion for all things creative', and it was there that her love of the earth, colour, light and the flow of nature began.
After graduating high school in Alexandra in 2010, Fern trained as a graphic designer and completed a Bachelor of Communication Design, working in the field for several years.
Fern now works exclusively as an artist and many aspects of her artwork draws from her formal design training including negative space, colour and balance.
Fern's abstractions are best known to be layered and flowing, heavily inspired by the fluidity and movement of the earth's elements of water, air, fire and smoke.
"I am inspired by nature and also draw from my own personal experiences, allowing the emotions, memories and feelings to guide my intuitive painting process," Fern said.
"My artworks across all mediums are expressive and full of movement.
"When I paint, I pour my heart and soul into the artwork."
Fern's works have been featured on popular renovation shows including The Block and House Rules and she has collaborated with renowned beauty empire Ella Bache.
Several of her works hang proudly in the newly built Crown Sydney, One Barangaroo, and her works are in collections across Australia and internationally.
Fern is excited to be holding her very first solo exhibition – The place I call home – in the Murrindindi region, right in the heart of Marysville and where she spent lots of her childhood.
"I couldn't think of a better place in the world to continue my art journey and present my latest artworks at my first solo exhibition, other than the place I call home," Fern said.
The place I call home exhibition includes a collection of original abstract works heavily inspired by Fern's memories of growing up in the local area, and the inevitable inspiration and influence this has had on her life and artistic career.
Some of her favourite things are the sunlight at golden hour, the stars and the night sky, mountains at sunset, and the sounds of the birds.
Fern is hoping that the exhibition will bring viewers a sense of nostalgia, an air of warmth and, most of all, feelings of home.
The place I call home exhibition will be on show at MiRA Marysville from July 23 to September 21, 2022 with free entry into the exhibit.
For more information on Fern, visit www.fernsiebler.com.au or follow her at instagram.com/fernsiebler.
