A collection of work celebrating love and romance. "Sometimes we take so much for granted, busy with our everyday lives. We need to express our love and gratitude for those we hold close because life is unpredictable and precious. There is so much harshness in the real world, why not share more warmth and generosity of spirit? These works are dedicated to my Mum. She was always encouraging, loved unconditionally and had no problem showing it!" - Danielle McManus

traffic jam galleries is excited to our participation in the 2024 Sydney Affordable Art Fair. You will find us on Stand 1 – A4 on Level 2, from the 13 – 16th of June. Please see listed artist catalogues for the fair.

“I attempt to capture energy through the application process, building up via a forward motion of layering. Working flat provides the platform of the least possible resistance. A love of excessive texture and mixing opposing media often anchors my work, the resulting layers may render the subject as if in the third dimension. Additionally, I aim to develop a sense of playfulness laced with positive tension. This is achieved by juxtaposing extreme contrasts in colour, texture and laying flat areas against those that are built at an extreme level”. - Rebecca Pierce Definition : The path of least resistance is the physical or metaphorical pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a given object or entity.

Katherine creates tension through contrasting elements. Often breaking the calm, the dramatic is harnessed through the energy of turbulent, powerful skies that appear to at any point have the potential to explode and drench the land or sea below. The extent of nature’s hand is always at the fore encompassing everything. Humanity is often depicted as a tiny line or stroke of the brush, resembling a diminutive figure, not swallowed up but provided with the knowledge of its fragility against such power and force. “Giving over to the flow of painting has allowed me to experience that there is an energy that works through me to create the paintings I do. They are meditative objects that reflect simply being. In the bigger scheme of life, we are just a blip in existence. There is something bigger than ourselves that we cannot control. We are merely partaking in the ebb and flow of an ocean and to swim against it is futile. The sooner we give ourselves over to the idea that to let go and be in the unfolding the easier everything will become. This body of work “Finding Freedom” reflects on ideas of just simply being. Finding a calm freedom from the hostile world we live in.” – Katherine Wood

traffic jam galleries End Of Year Sale is now Live online and available for viewing in the gallery.  Now is the perfect time to nab yourself or a loved one a beautiful piece of new art this holiday season. 

traffic jam galleries is excited to announce our participation in the 2023 Singapore Affordable Art Fair. You will find us on Stand 2A – 11 on Level 2, from the 9 – 12th of November.