Sheree Dohnt, Ila’s Swimming Lesson, 2025, watercolour on paper. Image courtesy of the artist

During her residency, Sheree Dohnt investigates and reflects on women’s experiences through the medium of watercolour portraiture. From the anonymous glimpse into the imagined life of a woman in their place of work, to a closely observed and personal portrayal of a friend or family member, what links all these subjects is an investigation of an experience which is specifically female.

The Artist is seeking participants for this project and is looking for women from the Midland region to participate.

So far, Mothers, Teachers, Nurses, Support Workers, Commercial Painters, Mechanics, Childcare Workers, Farmers and other Artists have stepped forward to be painted. 

If you are interested in being part of this artist’s residency as a subject, please contact Midland Junction Arts Centre at info@midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au

ARTIST BIO

Sheree Dohnt graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) in 2011. Dohnt approaches portraiture with a process driven art practice, negotiating the possibilities between artist, subject, medium and viewer, in order to encapsulate the themes of identity, parenthood and womanhood.

In 2025, Dohnt was a finalist in the Mid-West Art prize and winner of the South Perth Emerging Artist Award in the Works on Paper category. She is a member of the WA Portrait Artists and the Watercolour Society of WA.