St Norbert College visual arts teacher Amanda Marsh will go on the trip of a lifetime in January after being invited to do the world famous Nes Artist Residency in Iceland.
Some of the world’s best artists have taken up a residency at Nes, which hosts between 90 to 120 artists per year.
The two-month residency gives artists a unique workspace and inspirational volcanic landscape within the Icelandic town of Skagaströnd.
It is a process-orientated residence that encourages artists to draw inspiration from the place and take advantage of the solitude.
As an award-winning artist Ms Marsh said she inspired students by striving to develop her own talents.
“Immersing myself in Skagaströnd where every aspect of the geography, light, language, culture and habits are so utterly different will provide a fantastic opportunity to explore my work in a more systematic way,” she said.
“Being able to immerse myself in the eternal twilight of an Icelandic winter will help me expand my repertoire of colour harmonies.
“Colour is such an essential part of my art in generating emotive and phenomenal responses in my views.”
The average maximum daytime temperature in Iceland in January is 1 degree Celsius, with one hour of bright sunshine each day.
Average night time temperatures drop to -4 degrees Celsius.
Amanda is also the only WA finalist for the prestigious Bruny Island Art Prize and was the recent winner of the Mandjar Art Award.
