Hi! I'm Amanda Western, Printmaker & Installation Artist
I am a Ballarat-based visual artist whose practice begins in printmaking and extends into immersive, site-responsive installation. Through carved line, light, projection, objects and narrative, I explore how places hold memory, pressure and human presence.
My work draws on landscape, history and lived experience to create encounters that invite audiences to slow down, look closely and consider the stories embedded within place.
Each project begins with a story. From there, I develop linocut-based imagery, installations and immersive experiences that bring names, places and events into vivid human focus.
Expanding traditional printmaking across material, spatial and participatory forms, I create work that moves between the intimate image and the shared experience.
The Why and How
Motivation
Motivation
Motivation
My journey as a linocut printmaker is deeply rooted in my diverse life history. My art not only reflects my personal journey but also experiences gained in my professional work as an Emergency Recovery professional. I'm deeply motivated to build awareness of the importance of conservation and restoration of our natural world and also utilise the healing powers of art for all people.
Experience
Motivation
Motivation
I have packed a lot into the last four years since I was introduced to the linocut print world. I have produced over two hundred original artworks, held five solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions.
Please refer to my artists CV below for more details of my art practice.
Process
Motivation
Process
I believe that the process of creating art should be just as fulfilling as the finished piece. I spend many hours on my large scale, detailed prints- hand carving in excess of 100 hours for some artworks. Production quality is extremely important to me and I use only the best materials and methods to ensure each print is meticulously handcrafted.