{"title":"Ann Needham","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnn Needham’s distinctive style could best be described as an abstract representation\u003cbr\u003eof an internal state, of feelings or emotions, made visible through her exploration of\u003cbr\u003ecolour, line, texture and the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedham has a background in fashion, textile design and psychology, with a Master\u003cbr\u003eDegree in Art Therapy MArtTher. Over the years each of these areas have merged to\u003cbr\u003eshape and inform her unique style and process.\u003cbr\u003eNeedham’s works range from large scale statement pieces to smaller, more intimate\u003cbr\u003eworks. Needham works predominately in acrylics, because they suite her tendency for\u003cbr\u003espontaneity. They have a tactile aesthetic because she values the look of the human\u003cbr\u003etouch in an artwork, which she believes helps forge a deeper connection and\u003cbr\u003eunderstanding with the viewer.\u003cbr\u003eAnn Needham grew up on the New South Wales South Coast and is now based in\u003cbr\u003eBrisbane. She has previously been represented by Gannon House Gallery in The Rocks\u003cbr\u003ein Sydney. Needham’s paintings are held in collections across Australia, England,\u003cbr\u003eSingapore and the USA including works held by the City of Hope Treatment and\u003cbr\u003eResearch Hospital, Orange County California, and have been featured in Home Design\u003cbr\u003eMagazine publication 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moondancers-by-ann-needham","title":"'Moondancers' By Ann Needham","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoondancers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Ann Needham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic and charcoal on A3 canvas board, varnished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed dimensions: 52 × 40 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoondancers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an original Cubist-inspired painting by Ann Needham that explores movement, rhythm, and the enchantment of the night. Through fractured forms, layered planes, and expressive lines, the composition reimagines dancing figures beneath the moon, inviting the viewer to experience multiple perspectives at once. The combination of vibrant acrylic and gestural charcoal creates rich texture and dynamic contrast, adding energy and depth to the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cleo Collects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53031824228645,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2739\/1013\/files\/ScreenShot2026-08-07at1.51.52pm.png?v=1786082103"},{"product_id":"news-from-home-by-ann-needham","title":"News From Home by Ann Needham","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNews From Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Ann Needham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on stretched canvas, varnished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnframed: 76 × 101 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNews From Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an original abstract figurative painting by Ann Needham that explores memory, belonging, and the emotional threads that connect us to the places and people we carry within us. Drawing on her distinctive visual language of expressive line, layered colour, and textured surfaces, the work evokes the feelings that accompany messages from afar—comfort, longing, joy, and reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfluenced by Cubist principles, fragmented forms and shifting perspectives invite the viewer to piece together their own narrative, revealing the many facets of memory and human connection. 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Through expressive colour, dynamic line, and richly textured surfaces, the work reflects the inner journey of questioning, discovering, and embracing one's own truth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfluenced by Cubist principles, overlapping forms and shifting perspectives suggest that truth is rarely singular or fixed. Instead, it emerges through multiple viewpoints, inviting viewers to engage with the painting through their own experiences and interpretations. 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