Statement
Tracey Potter’s images have been described as beautiful, magical, tender,
charming and superbly poignant. Her paintings often depict birds taking
on human characteristics and are embedded with symbolism, which is used
to tell lighthearted stories that are metaphors for deeper truths and
philosophies on life. Her work is designed to make the viewer think and
ponder the world around them, and most importantly to make the observer
smile.
charming and superbly poignant. Her paintings often depict birds taking
on human characteristics and are embedded with symbolism, which is used
to tell lighthearted stories that are metaphors for deeper truths and
philosophies on life. Her work is designed to make the viewer think and
ponder the world around them, and most importantly to make the observer
smile.
Biography
Tracey Potter grew up in Queensland Australia, on the sunshine coast, in
Cooroy. She moved to Brisbane after high school and studied visual arts
at university. Once completing her bachelor degree, she spent the
following five years working and later manager in an art supply shop,
while painting and exhibiting in her spare time. In 2009 Potter decided
to dedicate more time to her passion and is now painting full-time from
her studio in Brisbane. She has been exhibiting and selling artwork
locally, nationally and overseas through her Facebook fan page, as well
as in galleries, libraries and boutiques around Queensland. During 2010
Potter attracted some attention for winning 1st Prize in the Creative
Art Spectacular emerging artist prize which was judged by GOMA’s
Australian Contemporary Art Curator Francis Parker and Councilor David
Hinchcliffe, she also took away 3rd Prize in the Waterloo Bay Art
Competition judged by Catlin Pypers from the Queensland Art Gallery.
Cooroy. She moved to Brisbane after high school and studied visual arts
at university. Once completing her bachelor degree, she spent the
following five years working and later manager in an art supply shop,
while painting and exhibiting in her spare time. In 2009 Potter decided
to dedicate more time to her passion and is now painting full-time from
her studio in Brisbane. She has been exhibiting and selling artwork
locally, nationally and overseas through her Facebook fan page, as well
as in galleries, libraries and boutiques around Queensland. During 2010
Potter attracted some attention for winning 1st Prize in the Creative
Art Spectacular emerging artist prize which was judged by GOMA’s
Australian Contemporary Art Curator Francis Parker and Councilor David
Hinchcliffe, she also took away 3rd Prize in the Waterloo Bay Art
Competition judged by Catlin Pypers from the Queensland Art Gallery.
Education
2003 | Bachelor of Visual Arts - Fine Art, Queensland College of Art,
Griffith University, Brisbane
Solo Exhibitions
2010 | Artwork by Tracey Potter, Cooroy Library, Sunshine Coast
Pirate Birds and Gold Fish Sharks, Wynnum Library, Brisbane
Group Exhibitions
2012 | Birds & Cats, Handmade Highstreet, Brisbane
Assorted works, The Collective Store, Brisbane
2012 | Birds & Cats, Handmade Highstreet, Brisbane
Assorted works, The Collective Store, Brisbane
2011 | Famous Birds, Handmade Highstreet, Brisbane
Klimt Birds, Gallery B, Brisbane
Owls, Mason & Daughters Brisbane
Something on Your Head, The Collective Store, Brisbane
Assorted Works, Mason & Daughters Brisbane
Dancing Birds, The Collective Store, Brisbane
Fish Sharks/Birds with Cats, Mason & Daughters Brisbane
Pirate Birds, The Collective Store, Brisbane
Birds with Hats, Bleeding Hearts Gift Shop, Brisbane
Feature Artist - Tracey Potter, Vintage by Lou Lou, Ipswich
2010 | Flutterbies and Birdies, Tracey Keller Gallery, Brisbane
Other MsConceptions, Level Gallery, Brisbane
Size Matters, The SWICH Contemporary Art Space, Ipswich
Famous Birds, The Collective Store, Brisbane
Feline Friends, Mason & Daughters Art Dealers, Brisbane
The Bird that Caught the Fish Shark, Handmade Heaven, Ipswich
2008 | Wish, Kiln Gallery, Brisbane
B.A.R.I. Festival, Kiln Gallery, Brisbane
Behind Glass, Kiln Gallery, Brisbane
Patch, The Queensland College of Art Galleria, Brisbane
2007 | Autumn, Kiln Gallery, Brisbane
Delicate Weeping, Coffee Club Paddington, Brisbane
2006 | Works on Wood, Coffee Club Paddington, Brisbane
2004 | Much more than this: painting and light, Soapbox Gallery, Brisbane
More than Beautiful: deep space exploration, Soapbox, Brisbane
2003 | Counterbalance, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane
2001 | Exsite, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane
Prizes
2012 | Waterloo Bay Art Competition, Exhibitor, Brisbane
Linden Postcard Prize, Exhibitor,Victoria.
2011 | Lethbridge 1000 , Finalist, Brisbane
2010 | Cossack Art Prize, Exhibitor, Roebourne
Sunshine Coast Art Prize, Finalist, Caloundra
Creative Art Spectacular, 1st Place WINNER, Brisbane
Kennilworth Art Competition, Exhibitor, Sunshine Coast
Waterloo Bay Art Competition, 3rd Place WINNER, Brisbane
2010 | Cossack Art Prize, Exhibitor, Roebourne
Sunshine Coast Art Prize, Finalist, Caloundra
Creative Art Spectacular, 1st Place WINNER, Brisbane
Kennilworth Art Competition, Exhibitor, Sunshine Coast
Waterloo Bay Art Competition, 3rd Place WINNER, Brisbane
Donations
2011 | Cathartic Exhibition and Auction - Flood Appeal Auction, Brisbane
The SWICH Contemporary Art Space, Flood Appeal Auction, Ipswich
Oz Material Girl and TOMG, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
AnK Bowtique, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Summer Blossom, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Jewels by Lulu, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Poppyseed Markets, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Flick Will Fix It, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
White Mango, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Handmade Kids, Rudy and The Dodo, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Itty Bitty Butts, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Spreading Random Acts of Kindness, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Rspca Charity Auction, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
2011 | Cathartic Exhibition and Auction - Flood Appeal Auction, Brisbane
The SWICH Contemporary Art Space, Flood Appeal Auction, Ipswich
Oz Material Girl and TOMG, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
AnK Bowtique, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Summer Blossom, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Jewels by Lulu, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Poppyseed Markets, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Flick Will Fix It, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
White Mango, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Handmade Kids, Rudy and The Dodo, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Itty Bitty Butts, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Spreading Random Acts of Kindness, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
Rspca Charity Auction, Flood Appeal Auction, Online
2010 | Creative Art Spectacular, School Fundraiser, Brisbane
Artworker Alliance, Christmas Fundraiser, Brisbane
Artworker Alliance, Christmas Fundraiser, Brisbane