Glenys van Dorssen is a Melbourne-based artist and experienced printmaker whose work draws deeply from Australian flora, fauna, and the country’s protected habitats. After completing a Bachelor of Art (Fine) in 1990, majoring in printmaking and painting, she expanded her skill set with a Bachelor of Teaching in 2007. A seasoned traveller, Glenys recently spent a year exploring Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Iceland, Egypt, and Portugal, where she gained fresh inspiration from diverse landscapes, further refining her distinct style. Her work is known for its energetic, calming, and whimsical qualities, reflecting the naturalistic colours of the Australian bush.
Her recent Australian Animals series merges traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, combining etching with organic pigments from the eco-printing process and incorporating stencils to create spirit-animal silhouettes. The natural pigments and textures she employs are not merely tools; they transform into integral components of the artwork’s subject matter. Through eco-printing, the paper’s surface begins to resemble bark, echoing the textures and forms found in nature. This tactile, organic quality draws viewers into the work, creating a connection where the materials embody the very essence of the Australian landscape. The materiality of the work—its pigments, paper, and textures—enhances its depth, allowing the viewer to experience both process and subject as a single, inseparable entity. This approach not only pushes the boundaries of printmaking but also fosters a deep connection between the viewer and the environment that inspires her work. She has recently enjoyed success selling her artworks both privately and through numerous solo and group exhibitions, including around the Mornington Peninsula in 2024.
Curriculum Vita
Exhibitions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024,
Australian Animal Series, Mornington Library Foyer, Vic
Erotica, Sookie Lounge, Belgrave, Vic x2 exhibitions
2010
Legend Chics & Model Women, Cube 37, Frankston, Vic
Sexpo, Erotic artwork Exhibition, Melbourn, Vic
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024,
Landcare Art Prize, Grantville, Vic
Flinders Art Show, Flinders, Vic
Noble Park Community Art Show, Noble Park, Vic
(Special Mention) August Art Attack Crib Point, Vic
Birds, Bees, Botanical, Oak Hill Gallery, Mornington, Vic
Smalls Work 50×50 Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, Vic
2022,
(Special Mention) August Art Attack Crib Point, Vic
Mornington Art Show, Mornington, Vic
EGAG Warp, Barnsdale, Vic
2021,
Mornington Art Show, Mornington, Vic
PRIVATE COLLECTION
2024
Private Collection, Dead Tree, Nude, Wombat, Wombat and Spirit Animals ‘Australian Animals’ series. Wantirna South, Vic, Australia
Private Collection, The Mob, NSW, Australia
Private Collection, Possum Spirit ‘Australian Animals’ series. Mornington, Vic, Australia
Private Collection, Kookaburra Spirit ‘Australian Animals’ series. Mornington, Vic, Australia
2023
Private Collection, Wombat, ‘Australian Animals’ series. Bannockburn, Geelong, Australia
2010
Private Collection, Shy Bride, Geelong, Australia.
Private Collection, Sunflowers, Iris, Brisbane, Australia.
Private Collection, Still Life, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia.