Art and Wine, Like Food and Wine, a Perfect Match
An Original Skateboard Design, by Wendy Dixon Whiley
Art and Wine
Technique, attention to detail and science all play a part in making good wine. Great wine requires that something special, whether it be a deft hand in the vineyard or creativity in the winery. Like wine, people are often heard to say “I can paint that” or “I could make that” but deep down, we know we cannot. Creating art takes skill, great skill, but also requires imagination and creativity that separates the artists of this world from the want-to-be artists.
The association between art and wine has a long history. Many a gallery have occupied winery space, many a wine tasting has been held in a gallery. Some great wines of the world, Mouton Rothschild from Bordeaux, Leeuwin Estate from Margaret River have chosen to adorn their wines with some of the world’s great art.
And we at Hayes Family Wines also appreciate the similarities between art and wine. But rather than adorning our labels with the masters, we have chosen to support local artists by showcasing their art in our cellar door, selling it with 100% of the sales going to the artist, and purchasing our favourite piece for the next vintage Rouge and Blanc labels.
Wendy Dixon Whiley
Wendy Dixon-Whiley is a Visual Artist working in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. With a Bachelor of Illustration Design and Master of Visual Art and Creative Practice, Wendy has participated in multiple group and solo exhibitions in Australia and internationally. Wendy is most often found working from her studio at the Hahndorf Academy in South Australia. She is best known in the Adelaide Hills for her large scale street art projects and her work is held in private collections in Australia and internationally.
Tracing her influences back to 80’s street art as well as graphic illustrative styles from 90’s popular culture. Her practice incorporates drawing, painting, installation and experimental methods to bring these ideas to life. Dixon-Whiley distills her imagery through a process of working with unbroken and unhesitant mark-making through to more detailed, illustrative works.
Wendy’s art will be featured in the Hayes Family Wines Cellar Door from October 2020. One of her pieces will be featured on the 2021 Rouge and Blanc wines to be released late in 2021. We are very proud to have such an innovative and interesting artist sharing our space. Please don’t miss this opportunity to see and purchase your own unique piece of street art for your home.
