After graduating from Swinburne University, Rankin’s early career began in Melbourne as a graphic designer and photographer. Photographic assignments for the travel industry took her round Australia and New Zealand. Rankin later taught art and photography at Methodist Ladies’ College. A move to Noosa with her young family provided the opportunity to change direction, and a love affair with paint began in 2000.
Rankin is well represented in private collections in Australia and overseas, and is featured in the recent publication by Michael Berry, “Selective Contemporary Artists of Australia.”
Solo Exhibitions
January 2012 The Studio Gallery, Yallingup
January 2011 The Studio Gallery, Yallingup
June 2010 Art Images Gallery, Adelaide
October 2008 Without Pier Gallery, Melbourne
September 2007 Without Pier Gallery, Melbourne
June 2007 Art Images Gallery, Adelaide
June 2006 Without Pier Gallery, Melbourne
November 2005 Art Images Gallery, Adelaide
June 2005 Without Pier Gallery, Melbourne
Shared Exhibitions
September 2010 Without Pier Gallery, Melbourne
May 2010 Canterbury Art Show, Melbourne
September 2009 Strathcona Art Show, Melbourne
August 2009 Without Pier Gallery, Melbourne
May 2009 Canterbury Art Exhibition, Melbourne
April 2009 Moulton Galleries, Mosman, Sydney
May 2008 Canterbury Art Exhibition, Melbourne
May 2007 Canterbury Art Exhibition, Melbourne
April 2007 Melbourne Art Show
September 2006 Horizon Art Show, Sydney
May 2006 Canterbury Art Show, Melbourne
April 2006 Affordable Art Show, Melbourne
April 2005 Canterbury Art Show, Melbourne
April 2005 Affordable Art Show, Melbourne
December 2004 Articles Gallery, Stanwell Park, NSW
December 2004 Gallery M, South Melbourne
October 2004 Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, Vic
July 2004 Affordable Art Show, Sydney
May 2004 Canterbury Art Exhibition, Melbourne
April 2004 Affordable Art Exhibition, Melbourne
December 2003 Articles Gallery, Stanwell Park, NSW
November 2003 Bark Modern Gallery, Hong Kong
September 2003 Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, Vic
August 2003 Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, Vic
May 2003 Canterbury Art Exhibition, Melbourne
December 2002 Articles Gallery, Stanwell Park, NSW
September 2002 Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, Victoria
May 2002 Canterbury Art Exhibition, Melbourne
Publications
Michael Berry. 2003, Selected Contemporary Artists of Australia, Stuart Allen Melbourne
“I love photography...the idea of freezing a moment in time. I love being able to store images and memories, and honour our capacity to reflect on those treasures. I steal the moment and make it happen again with paint...these are the cherished images of a time when life is uncluttered and free.”
