Collection: Anne Molony

Anne Molony studied Fine Art at the National Art School in East Sydney from 1968 to 1972 and had her first exhibition of paintings at the Victorian Artist’s Society Gallery in Melbourne in 1973. She then went on to teach art at Lalor tech.

Anne spent a few months in Jogjakarta studying Batik with an Indonesian artist, learning to draw with boiling wax, a djanting (a little Javanese tool) and the wonderfully coloured dyes.

After spending time in India where she developed her love of bright colour, intricate design and spicy food, Anne went on to live and work in Pakistan. She lived in Peshawar in northern Pakistan for some years teaching English.

Returning to Australia once again in 1989, Anne decided to move to the country with her new partner, settling in a property at Carapooee near St. Arnaud.

Anne exhibited her digital photographs in St. Arnaud, VIC in 2000, at the Portland Arts Centre in 2001 and in a group exhibition at Ararat Art Gallery in 2003.

Most recently Anne had a solo exhibition in 2014 of paintings at the Portland Arts Centre.

Anne has had a rich, colourful, adventurous life that is reflected in her captivating works. Read more about Anne's remarkable travels