First Solo| Tiny Twist of Nature
14 August to 15 September, 2024
Homestead Gallery 1, Strathnairn Arts
In this first solo exhibition printmaker Charani Ranasinghe showcases an array of mixed media intaglio, collagraph and linocut prints, inspired by Australian flora. Works reflect an imaginary journey of Charani enjoying her newfound freedom away from her previously busy academic life, exploring the hidden beauties of nature. Her works mainly depict quirky birds, insects and patterns created using leaves, seeds and pods. Most prints narrate a little story and she hopes to take the audience on a reflective journey, away from the daily rat race.
Charani Ranasinghe, Bird flutter, 2022 Monoprint | 42 x 52cm Not available
Charani Ranasinghe, New found freedom, 2024 Mixed media collagraph monoprint | 52 x 52cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Native leaves and pods, 2023 Mixed media monoprint etching | 45 x 32cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Union of leaves and pods, 2023 Mixed media linocut monoprint etching | 52 x 52cm Available from the Artist
Charani Ranasinghe, Tapestry of colour, 2023 Mixed media monoprint with needle work | 62 x 52cm Available from the Artist
Charani Ranasinghe, Perfect harmony, 2024 Mixed media monoprint with needle work | 56 x 66cm NFS
Charani Ranasinghe, Fly fly dive, 2024 Collagraph | 45 x 32cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Dancing leaves and pods, 2023 Collagraph | 53 x 43cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Sunset flight, 2023 Mixed media linocut print on handmade paper with embossing | 43 x 53cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Stories and imagines, 2024 Mixed media gelli plate monoprint collage with needle work | 53 x 43cm Available from the Artist
Charani Ranasinghe, Cockatoo flight, 2024 Collagraph | 36 x 39cm Available from the Artist
Charani Ranasinghe, Spreading the wings, 2024 Mixed media collagraph monoprint | 73 x 53cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Quirky beetle, 2024 Mixed media collagraph monoprint | 73 x 53cm NFS
Charani Ranasinghe, Disguise, 2024 Mixed media collagraph monoprint | 62 x 40cm NFS
Charani Ranasinghe, Annual migration, 2024 Mixed media collagraph etching | 62 x 48cm Available from the Artist
Charani Ranasinghe, Bird dance, 2024 Collagraph | 60 x 40cm Available from artist
Charani Ranasinghe, Little things, 2024 Mixed media monoprint with needle work | 45 x 32cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Story the boa whispered, 2024 Mixed media linocut etching | 52 x 52cm Available from the Artist
Charani Ranasinghe, Cultural fusion, 2024 Mixed media linocut monoprint | 45 x 32cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Blowing in the wind, 2024 Mixed media linocut gelli plate monoprint | 63 x 45cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Moth pilgrimage, 2024 Mixed media monoprint etching | 73 x 53cm NFS
Charani Ranasinghe, Crane dance II, 2024 Mixed media monoprint collage etching | 52 x 42cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Gathering the thoughts, 2023 Mixed media collagraph collage with needle work | 32 x 27cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Where to next, 2024 Mixed media collagraph monoprint with embossing | 53 x 73cm NFS
Charani Ranasinghe, Autumn, 2024 Mixed media monoprint collage | 70 x 36cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Pee-wee water play, 2023 Mixed media collagraph etching | 52 x 42cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Two seasons in Canberra, 2024 Mixed media collagraph etching | 63 x 45cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Summer is here, 2024 Mixed media etching collage with embossing | 43 x 53cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Imaginary thoughts and ideas, 2024 Mixed media monoprint collage with needle work | 53 x 43cm Sold
Charani Ranasinghe, Cheeky rosella, 2024 Mixed media collagraph etching with embossing | 43 x 53cm Not available