Gill Simpson's paintings literally emerge subconsciously from the expressive built up surfaces, and are concerned with evolution, not only of human beings and life forms but of emotional states; phases in her life and the inevitable question of "What lies beyond our universe?" The works are intuitive explorations of her scientific and philosophical concerns, drawing on snatches of her experience and the knowledge gleaned from the learning and practicing of art. According to Janet Hawley, Lloyd Rees (one of Gill's early mentors of Australian art) paints in a spontaneous intuitive, euphoric way. "…it carries you along. I've done a few paintings, I've felt have come from something beyond myself, and I bow my head in thanks." This aligns with my "philosophy" on art. Her watercolours are painted "on the spot”, and are a response and connection to the life force and beauty we see around us. Gill's contemporary works, however, address the cruelty, which often accompanies the beauty. Nature is both kind and cruel - note Turner's works.
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