This week at Stories from the Studio, we talk to Jenny Bell, a Breadalbane-based visual artist and farmer. Jenny has worked from her farm studio for over 30 years, drawing inspiration from the land. She works in charcoal, oil paint, and three-dimensional materials, often responding directly to the landscape.
Her current project revisits Christian iconography and its connection to land management, reflecting her broader focus on regeneration and farming’s impact on art. For Jenny, persistence fuels creativity, and art remains a lifelong dialogue with history and the environment.
Jenny is hosting a workshop at Connect@Gunning Station. Flood – Summer Workshop with Jenny Bell Friday, 17 January, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Explore how story informs imagery. Participants will be guided in a creative exploration of their responses to the theme of Flood through storytelling and painting on paper. Open to ages 13 and above, the workshop is supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Country Communities Fund.