About
ARTIST STATEMENT
“I am an artist without brushes, using paint that has dried before I manipulate it.”
I am captivated by the notion of paint existing independently from the canvas, allowing me to use it as a solid material. By pouring paint onto plastic and removing it once dry, I grant the paint the autonomy to shape itself. I harness its inherent flexibility to delve into my interests in textiles, collage, and sculptural techniques.
My works, intricate in detail, emerge from countless hours of meticulous cutting, layering, and gluing. This process-oriented approach beautifully fuses hands-on craftsmanship with fine art aesthetics. My primary goal is to spark discussions about the essence of painting and to challenge conventional expectations of what a painting can be.
"when the paint is dry my work is just beginning”
BIOGRAPHY
An artist since childhood, Julee Latimer is an Australia-based English artist who initially gained international acclaim for her sculptural mosaic art. The physical demands of extensive material cutting led to wrist and elbow strain, prompting a pivotal shift in her creative approach. Latimer chronicled this transition in her book, Sculptural Secrets for Mosaic (Schiffer Publishing, USA, 2017), which marked the end of that chapter in her artistry. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2019, majoring in Sculpture and Painting, from Curtin University in Perth.
Drawing on her experiences of relocating internationally and the consequent cycles of forming and re-forming social connections, Latimer developed a distinctive technique that involves deconstructing and reinventing paint after it has dried. Working from her home studio in Melbourne, she creates vibrant series that explore this process in varied ways.
Her work has reached finalist status in several prestigious art prizes and is included in both private and public collections worldwide.