Simone Read

Simone's love and enchantment for the Australian landscape is evident in the colour, freedom of application and raw vitality emanating from the intricate details in her mark making.
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Simone's works become intimate pieces to invoke a sense of curiosity as she invites the viewer to explore a beauty beyond what they initially see.

2004-2006
Graduate Diploma in Education
University of New England, Armidale.
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1992-1996
Bachelor of Visual Arts
University of Western Sydney, Nepean.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
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2015 Mooch Inside, Killcare NSW.
2016 ‘Journey Through the Landscape’, The Balmain Watch House, Balmain, NSW.
2017 ‘States of Place’, The Village Kitchen, Kurrajong, NSW.
2021 'Remember the Wild', Traffic Jam Gallery, Neutral Bay, NSW.
2023 'Ambedo', Traffic Jam Gallery, Neutral Bay, NSW.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2015 Muse Gallery, Castle Hill, NSW.
2017 Arcadian Artist Trail.
2019 ‘Shared Spaces’ @ Brave Gallery, Avalon, NSW.
2019 ‘Untitled’ @ Traffic Jam Gallery, Neutral Bay, NSW.
2020 ‘Coastal’ @ Traffic Jam Gallery, Neutral Bay, NSW.
2021 ‘The Birds’ @ Traffic Jam Gallery, Neutral Bay, NSW.
2022 ‘Sydney’ @ Traffic Jam Gallery, Neutral Bay, NSW.