Nette Anderson
I grew up on a farm in Coorabie on the Far West Coast of South Australia, where a simple life and open landscapes gave me time and freedom to be creative. From an early age, I was drawn to collecting shells, grasses, sticks and other natural
materials, using what I found around me to create.
After moving to Adelaide and raising a family, creativity remained an important part of my life. Working as a floral arranger allowed me to express this through the beauty, colour and form of flowers. Regular trips to the coastal town of Robe and back to the Far West Coast continued to inspire me, with the coastal scenery, arid bushlands, local artists and materials I collected along the way.
During this time, my artistic practice expanded as I began exploring art using a variety of mediums and after moving to the South Coast, the region's natural beauty became a strong influence on my work. I began experimenting with dried natural materials, recycled materials, and wood, mediums that I enjoy creating with. My art focuses on using sustainable art practices, recycled materials and natural elements. I weave with grasses and palms, giving new life to weathered coastal finds, and create shell art, all of which bring me joy.
My work is shaped by the experiences I have been fortunate to have, and is inspired by the colours, textures and forms of the natural world and each piece is crafted in my home along the coast.
materials, using what I found around me to create.
After moving to Adelaide and raising a family, creativity remained an important part of my life. Working as a floral arranger allowed me to express this through the beauty, colour and form of flowers. Regular trips to the coastal town of Robe and back to the Far West Coast continued to inspire me, with the coastal scenery, arid bushlands, local artists and materials I collected along the way.
During this time, my artistic practice expanded as I began exploring art using a variety of mediums and after moving to the South Coast, the region's natural beauty became a strong influence on my work. I began experimenting with dried natural materials, recycled materials, and wood, mediums that I enjoy creating with. My art focuses on using sustainable art practices, recycled materials and natural elements. I weave with grasses and palms, giving new life to weathered coastal finds, and create shell art, all of which bring me joy.
My work is shaped by the experiences I have been fortunate to have, and is inspired by the colours, textures and forms of the natural world and each piece is crafted in my home along the coast.
