Aussie artist channels lockdown blues into work and breaks creative barriers

A guest taking in the message of Ekeblad’s works during the launch of the exhibition.

EVERY dark cloud has a silver lining. For Penang-based Australian artist Madeleine Ekeblad, the lockdown has helped her evolve her art.

“I tried things I wouldn’t have done as an artist, including experimenting with colours I wouldn’t have imagined using just a year ago, ” she shared.