Rust & Rorschach

History of the concept- Rust paintings were derived by chance after Cyclone Debbie 2017 flood waters of Lismore NSW. The process of trying to salvage the metal brought to life, beauty through

chance and chaos, during environmental and emotional distress. Given the extent nature of the process, each work is bespoke to elemental control of its seasonal period.

Artist Bio

Vivian Esther Johnston is a Lismore based multidisciplinary artist with ten years experience in community arts projects with Lightn Up Inc specialising in fire sculptures. Vivians practice is defined as Art Fire Metal. Vivian studied at Lismore Tafe, Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Media at Southern Cross University, Scholarship to Kyoto University Japan 2018 and Venice Biennale Italy 2019, Diploma of Art Therapy at Heath and Harmony in Wooloongabba, Brisbane. Artist residencies with Lightn Up Inc Rubyvale Emerald QLD, Gapuwayak Cultural Arts Centre, NT.

www.artfiremetal.com