Her new exhibition expresses her deep relationship with nature and her lived experience of the local area.

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Dimity’s passion for art began during her school years and was reignited 15 years ago, when her mother gave her a canvas.

“Things went from there,” she said.

Having grown up in Gloucester and returning more than 20 years ago, Dimity now lives on a bush block that provides a wealth of inspiration for her art.

“Gloucester is the most beautiful place to be. I am surrounded by nature and animals,” she said.

Not an artist who paints nature realistically, the ‘Creature’ series is an example of how Dimity views nature through a different lens.

“I love animals but I wanted to depict them in an abstract way,” she said.

Her art ranges from abstract representations of nature to sculptures capturing everyday scenes, colourful heart-shaped objects, jigsaw puzzles, and a series of environmentally themed art cards.

Departing from her previous technique of ‘pouring,’ Dimity has begun to explore different mediums.

“Each medium allows me to explore nature and put my spin on it,” she told News Of The Area.

Her abstract landscapes use colour and shape to explore the fantastical aspects of nature.

“I want viewers to contemplate their relationship with nature in new and imaginative ways,” she said.

The exhibition has served as an opportunity for Dimity to reconnect with her love of clay and pottery.

The clay figures and domestic environments displayed for this showcase are the beginning of this journey.

“I am planning to explore this medium further and experiment with ways of firing clay,” she said.

Dimity is considering building her environmental card series to include fabric.

“There are so many ways to create art and I want my artmaking to be fun.”

Alongside Dimity’s work the exhibition also features the work of her long-time friend Sally Riordan and Sally’s 14-year-old daughter Ella.

Dimity will hold an opening event for her exhibition on Saturday, 19 October at the Gallery.

“Everyone is welcome to come,” said Dimity.

By Wendy BUSWELL