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 PETER HICKEY

- PRESS RELEASE -

‘Vertically Challenged’ is an emotive exhibition where keen observations of city streetscapes and memories of the southern highlands come together by multi- talented artist, Peter Hickey. The title refers to the realization by the artist that soon after he began working on this show, a recurring theme was presenting itself; many of the works had a vertical orientation in their imagery - vertical lines of tree trunks, fence posts in the landscapes and the elongated shadows produced by the reflections of people and buildings in the cityscapes.

While the country scenes, particualry around Berrima, where the artist resided for 10 years, are all memories; the city works are the result of much walking and visual notetaking, capturing ‘impressions’ of iconic Sydney locations.  Looking deeper, this body of work also reflects the artist’s shift, not only physically but mentally, from the tranquility of the country to the buzz of the city. 

Still life paintings, aquatint etchings and his much loved animal portraits are included in this exhibition, however the main focus is on his sensitively rendered monochromatic street scenes and landscapes. Peter works in oils and charcoals using a technique in painting known as ‘subtractive’; where after paint has been applied, it is removed with different materials to produce the shapes and tones that provide the imagery.  The artist prefers a monotone approach, feeling it gives a more dymnamic effect to his work which would not resonate as much if colour was introduced. In mastering this technique Peter has claimed it as his signature style and having studied Sumie (Japanese Ink Painting) in Japan, he appreciates the Japanese philosophy that ‘less is more’ which is reflected in the minimalist quality of his work.

‘Vertically Challenged’ = ‘Visually Pleasing’!

From 8 – 26 October. Enquiries 02 9327 6525.

info@richardmartinart.com.au

FIRST LOOK

Melissa Egan
Friends, Foes & Other Animals
29 October -16 November

    For more information contact: (02)9327 6525

info@richardmartinart.com.au

TONIGHT 28th SEPTEMBER 6-8pm

Take a walk on the wild side

TINA HANSEN-JONES

 

  ‘The Good Life’ (24 Sept – 5 October)

Life in the country surrounded by nature and your favourite farmyard animals is surely anyone’s idea of ‘the Good Life’  – which Tina Hansen-Jones has used for the title of her solo exhibition at the end of September.  Tina’s inspiration comes from her weekly visits to the country to ride her horse ‘Beau’ and sometimes muster cattle or just immerse herself in the rural scene with her furry and fine feathered friends.  Unfailingly she would return to her Sydney studio fresh with ideas and eager to portray her favourite characters onto canvas.  With her spontaneous brushwork and richly applied oils Tina creates mood and drama in her work – who could defy the commanding look of ‘Jerry’ (pictured above).

MODEL EXHIBITION

Next exhibition in the gallery is by

Stephanie Tetu / / Sydney artist  / / make up artist  / / model

" I love painting flowers, they symbolise sex and feminity, the cycles of life. Viewing them in large scale, you can't deny their fleshiness. You discover intimate details revealed in their full splendour."

Stephanie Tetu 

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