Banksia serrata in two vases, 2023

The body of work from which this painting belongs comes while navigating my elderly mother’s illness, a time of chaos and confusion. Precious time immersing myself in nearby coastal bushland restores my sense of self and calm. I begin to see the Banksia leaves as large capable, comforting hands. I bring some home to my studio. Painting the foliage becomes a point focus and meditation. A chance to steady and recentre, to appreciate beauty, fragility and transience.

Linda Greedy is an award winning artist, living and working in Port Stephens on the mid north coast of NSW. Linda is well known for her incisive interpretation and distinctive paintings of Australian motifs and iconic seaside vernacular.
Linda graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Education from Newcastle University in 1982, and an additional Diploma of Art from Newcastle Art School in 2009. In 1990 Linda completed a correspondence Diploma of Interior Design with New York School of Interior Design.
Linda has been a teacher of Art, an interior designer, and more recently has worked across a number of roles with Maitland Regional Art Gallery until 2018.
Linda exhibits in group and solo exhibitions, with her work held in public, corporate and private collections.