Noela Mills

Multi-disciplinary Artist

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Noela Mills explores a diverse range of artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, jewellry, collage, artist books, and mixed media objects. Her passion for the Zen Buddhist philosophy of 'wabi sabi' is evident in her work, celebrating the beauty of the old, worn, organic, and recycled items that carry their own uniqueness and history.

 

Within this context, elements of line and texture play a significant role. The textures found in landscapes and on man-made materials serve as ongoing inspiration for Noela. Lines and mark making harmonise and contrast, often echoing patterns from nature, particularly the markings created by the Australian scribbly gum moth. Her frequent travels to Japan and China have influenced her use of flowing Asian brush strokes and minimalist compositions.

 

Noela's jewellry reflects this same aesthetic, integrating found materials like driftwood, metals, and wires, along with precious beads, pearls, and crystals, all paired with non-precious metals. These wearable pieces utilise recycled heat-treated EPNS silver, copper wire and sheet, creating unique textures and colours in each piece.