Sunday, 29 April 2012
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
CRAIG HANDLEY || Q&A || Art Month 2012
Craig Handley's new exhibition "mis-cel-la-ne-ous" is now showing at Richard Martin Art. We caught up with him as part of ART MONTH for an artist talk, to find out what inspires him and what makes him tick.
Can you give us some background to how you became a visual artist?
Left school and completed a sign writing apprenticeship. Went into animation industry. Have stayed in industry for 20 plus years now
When did you start, why did you start?
Around 2000. Mostly to stave off boredom and to expunge the demons!!
Are there any other artists that inspire you? - Do they change overtime/ year to year?
John Register (American) Mark Tansey (American) Michael Borremans (Belgian)
Clarice Beckett (Australian)
I’ve drawn endless inspiration from these people for a long time now.
Where do you get your inspiration for each work from?
At around two in the morning usually after a startling dream of some what not or this and that.
Where do you paint and what is your ideal routine/ daytime… or night owl ?
Where and when I can, no routine
How did you arrive at the title of this current show?
Miscellaneous: composed of or containing a variety of things; diversified,
All sorts of qualities, aspects or subjects
What is your painting process, drawing and graphics seems to be a key process, can you tell us about this?
I collage all sorts of disparate elements together to create an engaging composition all the while looking for markers that spark a memory within the viewer.
What do you think when you look back at early works, how do you feel about them now 12 years on?
Well, I am happy with everything I exhibit, but there are always a few that stand out for sentimental reasons.
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Thursday, 1 March 2012
NEXT UP . . .
Craig Handley's new exhibition showcases his sparse and finely calculated painting, reflective of his personal vision of post war modern Australian life.
powder oil on canvas 26 x 31 cm
thehotchurch oil on canvas 122 x 152 cm
therulers oil on canvas 26 x 31 cm
sixred oil on canvas 31 x 41 cm
CRAIG HANDLEY
mis-cel-la-ne-ous
10 March - 28 March
view exhibition
Friday, 24 February 2012
opening night & interview with artist
BELYNDA HENERY OPENING NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2012
Belynda Henry & Craig Handley
HabitusLiving.com | Design Hunter Q&A with Belinda Henry
Your name: Belynda Henry
What you do: I am an artist, painter and teacher.
Your latest project … is an exhibition of paintings and sculpture inspired by the landscape and colour.It took me a year to produce and is on show now at Richard Martin Art.
What is your favourite…
travel destination Hamilton island or Paris!
hotel/place to stay Qualia, Hamilton Island.
magazine Belle, Vogue Living, Inside Out.
watchmaker Longines
luxury goods company Loius Vuitton, Hermès
three people that inspire/excite you
1) Louise Olsen, Dinosaur Designs
2) Elizabeth Cummings, painter
3) My 2 daughters for their innocent pure belief in their mum.
design classic Hermès, Kelly bag.
new design Landrover Discovery
favourite type of chair Largest size king leather lounge
restaurant Pendolino, Strand Arcade
drink Bollinger
gallery/museum Long list. From the Louvre to AGNSW, plus the many amazing galleries around Sydney that inspire me immensely.
book I am reading Right now I’m reading The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
item in your studio Paints and brushes..
artwork My daughters paintings from when they were tiny. I love the freedom and looseness in childrens creations.
artist I love passionate, creative, succesful artists who believe in their work.
piece of technology iPhone, iPad
creative philosophy Always believe, search everyday, create everyday and never give up.
Saturday, 18 February 2012
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