‘SANCTUARY’ Opens at Red Hill Gallery with Glass by Kayo Yokoyama

Posted on July 14, 2014 by admin

Kayo Yokoyama“Sanctuary is the place where ourminds go to comfort ourselves when we feel happy, delighted or sad. It might not be the actual place but only imaginary from our memories or even from books we loved.   My sanctuary is a vast landscape with trees, I belong and I am safe.”
Kayo Yokoyama

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From a childhood in Japan to her expatriate experiences in America and Australia and pursuit of the Western way of life, Kayo’s art explores her reflective journey through the transparent medium of glass to create a poignant series of works.

After migrating to Australia in 1997, Kayo pursued her dream to study art. Working with glass has enabled her to express her concept of home.

Using diamond tips to etch into a glass surface, Kayo depicts her quest for familiar ground from the East to the West by creating patterns of trees onto the blown-glass bowls and vases.

“Sanctuary is the place where our minds go to comfort ourselves when we feel happy, delighted or sad” Yokoyama said. “My sanctuary is a vast landscape with trees, I belong and I am safe”.

Red Hill Gallery Director, Margaret Campbell-Ryder, believes Kayo’s style is so distinctly different from other glass artists.

“The inspiration behind Kayo’s works present a story open to the imagination” Campbell-Ryder said. “The fragile and soft colours that appear in many of the glass pieces offer another dimension to Kayo’s exclusive designs creating beautiful works of art”.

Kayo Yokoyama

The exhibition will conclude at the end of July. Click HERE

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Joseph Zbukvic – People & Places 2014 – Part I

Posted on July 8, 2014 by admin

Joseph Zbukvic‘IN MY GRANDMOTHERS GARDEN’
“I revisit this place in my memory many times. I spent my childhood there and every time I think of it memories flood back. I remember seeing a little brown and white mouse in the grass once and all the wild flowers. I had to carry food to the workers in the fields and walked through this meadow on my way. If you look at the figures in the painting, I am on the left carrying my little can with food. I am also the centre figure 50 years later, with my grandfather in a hat next to me. The figure in the background is my grandmother. She’s the most influential person in my life and is responsible for me being an artist today. I still love her dearly even though she passed away long ago at the age of 90. She taught me the value of life and of things that matter and made me look at the world with care. This one is for her.” Joseph Zbukvic Joseph Zbukvic‘BARISTAS’
 “A scene from my favourite Brunneti Cafe here in Melbourne. I always marvel at the expertise of the baristas. Australians have become world leaders in coffee culture. I love the attention they give to each cup. Their body language makes for wonderful sketching material while I have my usual latte every morning. Another version of this is in the final selection of the worldwide art competition in Paris.” Joseph Zbukvic Joseph Zbukvic‘SUNDAY IN PARIS’
 “Paris is my favourite city by far. I love painting there and feel totally at home on the Left Bank. This scene is in the Luxembourg Gardens, a large park popular with the Parisians. I was taken by the empty chairs which await someone to sit and read the Sunday paper while catching the spring sunshine. The Eiffel Tower unmistakably identifies it as Paris” Joseph Zbukvic Joseph Zbukvic‘GOLDEN HARVEST’
“This is another childhood memory. I recall the hard work and sweat it took to build these haystacks. I remember my father and his brothers, together with their father cutting the grass with sickles during moonlit nights, it was a magical sight to see these men in a row swish the blades through the wet grass. They worked nights because it was cooler .Today that work is no longer done by hand. They use tractors and machines and the hay bales are round and not very nice to paint.” Joseph Zbukvic Joseph Zbukvic ‘MARKET GARDENERS’
“There was a market garden near my grandmother’s house where I used to watch the people working. Their produce was taken to the city and I sometimes accompanied the sellers and watched people giving money for the things they used to take from the garden for free. There are market gardens near Melbourne and I’m a frequent visitor there and still enjoy it as a great subject for my paintings. Field workers are quite bemused by the fact that I want to paint them. I also usually end up with some free tomatoes or lettuce! All in a day’s work…”  Joseph Zbukvic Joseph Zbukvic‘IN THE KITCHEN’
“With all the cooking shows on television, this is a very popular subject nowadays. I enjoy watching people at work no matter what they’re doing and they always make wonderful subjects. This scene is helped by the great atmosphere created by the flames and steam coming from the cooking pots. You can also tell that this chef truly enjoys his product! My father always said; never trust a skinny chef…” Joseph Zbukvic Joseph Zbukvic‘SPRING SHOWER’
“Landscapes as a subject were out of favour for awhile. People preferred streets, but now I see a return to the beauty of landscape. As we become more urban as a society, we are starting to appreciate the beauty of nature again. This is one of my favourite painting spots and I venture there quite often and always find beauty in the subject, no matter what time of the year it is. This time I had to finish the painting under an umbrella, but it was worth the effort I think. The property owner has got to know me and now simply waves to me from the yard. This day he came out with a hot cuppa as he felt sorry for me freezing out there. As I say; art is a passport through society…” Joseph Zbukvic Joseph Zbukvic’MILKING TIME’
“A quintessential Australian country scene. I was on a painting trip with my friends and while they painted something else, I was taken by this idyllic scene. I don’t shy away from what is often termed as, ‘romantic subjects’. There is enough aggression in the world I think and it’s nice to return to the peace and quiet sometimes. I particularly like the quality of the evening light coming through the trees. The cows of course, remind me of my childhood days and I love painting them.” Joseph Zbukvic

Exhibiting July 2014 at Red Hill Gallery

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #52] – Julie Hutchings

Posted on June 12, 2014 by admin

Julie Hutchings is an expressive artist who is guided by intuition when capturing contemporary life-drawn figures. For this artist, it is about the journey and not the destination. Hutchings is fascinated by the process of painting from surface to subject, building on her artistic knowledge with weekly life drawing classes.
Julie Hutchings

AC:  How did your career as an artist begin? What styles and aesthetics interested you most?

JH:   From the moment I could hold chalk in my hand my fate was sealed!   Aside from a brief moment when I wanted to become a jockey, art was always my passion. I was extremely influenced early on by Vincent Van Gogh, my fascination with Francis Bacon, Egon Schiele and Turner for his powerful movement.

AC:  Has your background in sign-making and graphic design had any sort of influence on your creative practice since?

JH:   Sign writing and graphic design instilled the discipline of good drawing and the importance of interesting compositions. Skillful drawing forms the bones of a good painting.
AC:  What kind of art do you most identify with?

JH:   I identify with any art that is expressive & shows technical skill regardless of the subject matter.

AC:  Tell us about your association with the racing world which is reflected in some of your paintings.

JH:   Most of my early works were related to the horse racing industry. It was my love of horses that led me to a job in a racing stable where I met my future husband John who was a leading jockey at the time. I was also elected to the board of directors of the Clarence River Jockey Club 21 years ago when it was a very male domain.

AC:  Would you say that your latest series for the upcoming ‘Women of Substance’ exhibition at Red Hill Gallery is different to your previous work?

JH:   I have matured as an artist through discipline and experience and by continuing to change and evolve. More time is spent mark making, drawing and eliminating and building up layers of memory until I am satisfied that the painting is resolved; I think I am more discerning about what I want to exhibit.
Julie HutchingsAC:  What materials do you love to work with?

JH:   I work with both canvas and paper; as far as application goes I will work with what I can get my hands on, acrylic or oil paints, oil sticks and charcoal being my favourites.

AC:  In your statement/CV you say that you want to ‘capture the essence of a subject’ – what draws you to paint a particular subject?

JH:   I love the flowing line. Two of my favourite subjects are horse & the female form. With the equine paintings I try to capture the movement & energy. With the female subject it is all about building the layers of emotion and expression with underlying messages. I often paint children many with family pets; this comes from memories or stories and sometimes dreams.

AC:  How do you get into the mood to paint? Do you listen to music? If so, what kind?

JH:   I am always in the mood to paint or draw, every waking hour my mind is full of ideas. The problem or challenge is to organise those thoughts and express them when I paint. Music is a very big influence; it often helps me channel those thoughts and ideas; beautiful lyrics from songs or poetry.

AC:  How would you describe your art in one sentence?

JH:   More than meets the eye!
Julie Hutchings

Exhibiting June 2014 at Red Hill Gallery

 

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #51] – Loretta Blake

Posted on June 6, 2014 by admin

Loretta BlakeDespite her stronghold as an established landscape and still-life artist, Loretta Blake’s new work exhibits her recent experimentation from neon, pop-style colour to a subdued pastel palette. She embraces stylistic diversity and draws inspiration from her magnificent garden and the Australian Outback. Blake’s practice oscillates between abstraction and realism which allows this artist to contently seek change and new directions in her art.

AC:  How did your career as an artist begin?

LB:   In infant school, I licked my ‘colouring in pencils’ to make colours brighter. On a more serious note, Orange is a strong art area with an excellent Regional Gallery within easy driving distance to Sofala and Hill End where many of Australia’s most noted artists have painted and lived. This aesthetic attracted many other art practitioners, one being the late David Wilson, my ex Julian Ashton art teacher.
AC:  You’ve been working as a professional artist for over 30 years now – how has your work evolved other that time?

LB:   My work has evolved from a totally traditional oil and water colour base to now include acrylics (synthetic polymer) and industrial acrylic. The introduction and progression in new art materials is responsible for great change of style that is now driven by a lifestyle much less formal. My art is more colourful and impressionistic.

AC:  Where do you draw inspiration from – is it true that it’s often from your own garden?

LB:   I am an avid gardener which influences my painting of flowers. ‘I must have flowers always, always.’ Monet

As I sit now at my kitchen table I can count four flower arrangements. My other subjects are from travelling. I am currently on a chair painting journey. Artists mostly paint what they are familiar with.

AC:  What kinds of art Loretta Blakeand aesthetics do you mostly identify with?

LB:   Art with soul, impressionistic, contemporary style; gardens of all persuasions and music.

AC:  You’ve exhibited in Australia as well as overseas – have you had any particularly memorable responses to your work?

LB:  Yes, a very humbling one – a gallery owner in regional Australia had a woman client say ‘we are about to lose our farm and I have to come to town to buy a pair of sheets to cheer myself up.” She left the gallery and several hours later returned and said ‘I have to have that painting.’ She bought one of my floral pieces. In telling, I am still overcome.

AC:  What helps you to get into the creative zone? Do you listen to music? If so, what kind?

LB:   Yes, I always listen to music, anything from classical to modern or country if necessary, depending on the energy level required.

AC:  What’s your favourite part of painting?

LB:   All of it. The suffering, challenge and elation – sometimes all in one painting. The fact is you will never master it. There is always something to learn.

AC:  How would you describe your art in one sentence?

LB:   Energy giving, vibrant, personal expression statements that are essential to my lifestyle.
Loretta Blake

Exhibiting June 2014 at Red Hill Gallery

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #50] – Denise Murray

Posted on June 4, 2014 by admin

Denise Murray is a sculptor who instinctively and imaginatively captures the joy of life, the nature of beauty and human emotion in her welded bronze and cold-cast bronze figures. Murray’s most recent work features a range of figures from dancers to contemplative pieces based on humanity; emotions, relationships, and feelings.
Denise Murray AC:  Describe you art in one sentence?

DM:  My life. The way I talk to people.

AC:  What/who inspires you to create?

DM:  Artists I admire, my favourite being Egon Schiele and Alberto Giacometti. My artist inspiration also includes authors. The Chinese author Jung Chang was very descriptive. Another author who can paint an incredible picture with words was Mervyn Peake with the classic Titus Groan. I do also like to read biographies; it really can be anybody I’m curious about.  

AC:  What is your favourite childhood memory? 

DM:  My first day at Saturday art school in Melbourne at the Victorian College of the Arts, School of Art. , In those days the building was old , the smell of paint, echoing of the halls was very impressive to a nine year old. They had children’s classes on the weekend.

AC:  What music do you listen to?

DM:  In the studio I listen to ABC Classic if I’m in the mood for that, or Alternative music such as Dead Can Dance, or Indian devotional music such as Karnataka College of Percussion, Lotus Signatures, or Krishna Das.

AC:  Share something about yourself that may surprise our readers?

DM:  I once jumped out of a plane over the Lockyer Valley on a beautiful day about 20 years ago. The visual memories of that day are still imprinted in my brain.

AC:  What do you do when you’re not working on your art?

DM:  Sleep! Seriously I love the garden, and reading of course. I live on 2.5 acres and half of the property is still natural bushland. It is overgrown with weeds and its an ongoing project of ours to restore it. Regular trips to Greening Australia Nursery supply the plants which are native not only to Australia but native to our particular location. This is dry sclerophyll.
Denise Murray AC:  What motivates you to create?

DM:    The need to show people what I see and what I find beautiful or inspiring. The easiest way for me is to create a piece and then talk about that.

AC:  Do you have a particular process you use to get into the creative zone?

DM:  Turn up at the studio, try not to procrastinate too much, ignore the washing.

AC:  Tell us some of the things you need to consider when creating these works?

DM:  Is there a true emotional element to the work? Have I succeeded in showing that with my sculptures, do the figures “exist” for me ( in the process of creation at some point they “wake up” and exist separately from me.Denise Murray

 

Exhibiting June 2014 at Red Hill Gallery

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Terry Swann – just magic

Posted on May 30, 2014 by admin

Terry SwannTerry Swann is one of Australia’s foremost contemporary watercolourists and with over 20 years as a full-time artist she continues to seek out the essence of the Australian landscape. Swann’s works are sophisticated and evocative – feelings that can only be captured by this artist’s passion for en plein air painting and genuinely engaging with her surroundings.

The paintings for the exhibition  are a combination of Reds and Blues.  My painting trip last August was the Oodnadatta Track where I spent time travelling and painting en plein air – sleeping in a swag and finding inspiration even under the Milky Way – just magic.
Terry Swann
The other paintings are those done on location along the coastline of the Australia and concentrating on the atmosphere of looking into water.
Terry Swann
Exhibiting June 2014 at Red Hill Gallery

 

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Ruby Eaves: Passion for the landscape

Posted on May 12, 2014 by admin

Ruby EavesRuby Eaves desire to paint and draw was influenced, as a young child, by her appreciation and love of the beauty of creation.

Ruby’s extensive travels have resulted in her strong passion for Australian scenes and have influenced her love of landscape.  She aims to capture her personal experience of the landscape by being as honest to the scene in front of her as she can. Her latest works include a more contemporary take on the Outback of Australia after her trip to Lake Eyre. This trip inspired her to paint the lake in all its beauty.

Ruby’s beautiful watercolours are the result of her ability to capture the beauty and the spirit of her subjects. The emotion she feels when she views a subject is conveyed to the viewer in the scenes she paints, whether it be an outback landscape or the misty images of an early morning scene.
Ruby EavesAfter moving to Brisbane in 1986 she furthered her professional career in art and became a member of the Watercolour Society of Qld as well as the Royal Queensland Art Society. She has been a tutor in watercolours at these societies on many occasions.

Throughout her career Ruby has participated in many exhibitions including solo and joint exhibitions as well as being a feature artist on many occasions. She has won many awards for all mediums, winning her first award at Orange Art Festival in 1982. Her works hang in many public and private collections in Australia and overseas. Many of her paintings have been “acquisitions” by Corporate Businesses as well as Bathurst City Council, Lithgow City Council, Portland Rotary Club and Moreton Shire Council.Ruby Eaves

Exhibiting May 2014 at Red Hill Gallery

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #49] – Richard Bogusz

Posted on May 9, 2014 by admin

Richard BoguszAs one of five Queensland artists exhibiting at Red Hill Gallery as part of the Light & Air Exhibition from 2 May 2014, it was a treat to hear what Richard Bogusz has to say about the evolution of his artistic style and his inspirations.

AC: Your career began while you were in Melbourne over forty years ago – how did it begin? What styles and aesthetics interested you most?

RB: In 1971, I decided to change my life style by abandoning the pre-desktop computer world and throwing myself into the world of painting. The transition, assisted by my wife Barbara, a Melbourne art gallery owner, allowed me to experiment in a variety of techniques and styles. I had fortunately stumbled into an unprecedented period of rapid growth in the art world that continued until the end of the century.

AC: It is believed that your art changed noticeably following your move to Queensland. What inspired you about Queensland?

RB: In 1986 we left Melbourne for an idyllic beachside property north of Townsville. I continued to paint and Barbara began Barrards Gallery in Townsville. During this period, my work became more friendly and colourful after meeting many Pacific Islanders and visiting their islands.In 2000 we moved to Ascot, Brisbane, and then finally in 2006 to the solitude of Beachmere.Richard BoguszAC: When painting, where do you get your inspiration from? Are you working on other projects at the moment? Do you hope to explore new styles, mediums or ideas in the future?

RB: Artists are often, as a matter of course, queried about their inspiration, influences, motivation and future endeavours. These questions are easy to pose but leave me perplexed within a philosophic conundrum. I can give what appears to be a glib universal response to each, in that I simply enjoy the challenge of creating; and this not only provides a comprehensive response to each question, but en masse.

AC: The Red Hill Gallery exhibition of your latest work explores the sense of nostalgia, familiarity and warmth expressed in your work. How would you describe the overall emotion of the series? How would you describe the differences between this series and your earlier work? What do you aim to express with this series?

RB: After 40+ years at the easel, I have at least gleaned one important aspect of painting that never fails to amuse me. I have, as many other artists, been confronted with clients that interpret a painting as possessing a certain attribute or meaning, when in fact the artist, wittingly or otherwise, had an entirely different intent. This brings me to what I regard as the most intriguing and sustaining aspect of art… Ambiguity is, I believe, the Essence of Art.
Richard Bogusz

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RW Allen: Layers, Patterns and Hues

Posted on May 6, 2014 by admin

RW Allen R W Allen’s  years of fine art studies in Central School in London are of great significance and have been throughout his career. Working in a studio complex comprising printmaking, painting and drawing in close quarters, he met a dedicated etching teacher who worked from morning to night assisting and guiding his students. The teacher was Norman Ackroyd , and Richard remembers him as palpably and infectiously inspiring to not only those working directly with him, but others close by as well. In his artist’s statement, Richard mentions two things that Ackroyd had said about his own practice as an artist which still resonates deeply with him: “I go where my instinct takes me” and “I actually feel that this is what I should be doing”.
RW AllenTaking the instinctive, dedicated and disciplined nature of Ackroyd’s practice as inspiration for his own possible future as an artist, Richard arrived in Australia with his wife, Ag, in 1982. He practised drawing alongside running his own commercial graphic design business; a career that also contributed to his development of a distinctive style. “During those years in the arena of professional practice, I came to the conclusion that design, in its essence, has 100 parts,” explains Richard. “98% are made up of elements such as common sense, logic, structure, mathematics and geometry; and the other 2%? – something akin to voodoo!”  It wasn’t until almost thirty years later in 2010 that Richard took up drawing full time; holding this breakdown of design principles as relevant in his pursuits at the drawing board since.

Describing Matisse, Bonnard and Vuillard as his “first loves” in the mid-1960s, Richard’s practice is continually evolving as he draws stylistic and technical inspiration from a wide range of sources. Some ideas are researched and adapted from Islam art, and recently, from a comprehensive design book ‘Decorative Ornament’ gifted to him by Owen Jones.
RW AllenRichard’s most recent work features watercolour drawings of exotically clad female figures posing in embellished interiors, revealing his pre-occupation with intricate pattern-making which characterises his personal style. Using patterns and the transparent layers of marks made while drawing them in tandem with gestural painting, staining and washes, he creates complex images somewhere between figuration and abstraction. In his statement he reveals a desire to “subtract towards abstraction; to create images that are enigmatic with increased ambiguity”. He believes that the human eye has a great ability to work things out: when seen in the flesh, the intricacy of layers, patterns and hues of his works capitalise on that ability.
RW Allen

“My art pieces are completely hand drawn. A key component is the construction of grid structures which form the foundation on which pattern and other details are layered, and in some cases subtracted to a degree. These grids range from an individual square or diamond shaped “tile” of approximately 35mm in width down to just 2mm. They are executed using a ruler to describe flat surfaces, and “contoured” through freehand application to express shape and folds of garments, drapes, floral elements and other embellishments. No tool is employed to assist in repeat patterning, transfer or rubdown – just time, and perhaps that merest hint of “the voodoo I do”!!”  RWAllen

A collection of RW Allen’s work is exhibiting at Red Hill Gallery, May 2014.

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #48] – James Ainslie

Posted on May 4, 2014 by admin

ArtChat has recently interviewed James Ainslie, one of five Queensland artists exhibiting at Red Hill Gallery as part of the Light & Air Exhibition from 2 May 2014.
James AinslieAC: The picturesque landscape of South Australia is a strong theme in your work. Do you feel nostalgia for the landscape that you express in the imagery?

JA:  I was born and spent the first 48 years of my life in South Australia and lived and travelled throughout the state, from the far north to the southern parts so it is always going to be an integral influence in my creativity. I still love returning to the Flinders Ranges, the Coorong and the red dirt country in the north.

AC: What kind of art do you most identify with? Who are your 3 favourite artists?

JA: I’m eclectic. I started as a surrealist many, many years ago and I have friends and acquaintances who cover the gamut of artistic genre. I am in awe of William Delafield-Cook, Tom Gleghorn (friend and mentor), Fred Williams, Jeffrey Smart, Mark Rothko & the list goes on.

AC: Your artist’s statement says that your interpretations of images are realistic, but “develop more abstractly”. What do you mean by that?

JA: The things that evoke images for me are varied – the landscape, a found object, a memory or a fleeting glimpse of something. The work process takes the form of working drawings/painting studies usually starting with a realistic interpretation which may or may not develop into a finished painting (often totally different to the original idea), but over time, sometimes a year or two down the track I develop a more conceptual approach and images with a more abstract bent begin to form. I can only be a realist for so long and then the need to create differently strikes. The American & Japanese embassies have more abstract pieces .Sometimes I just need to revert to past series  such as ‘Fragments Of The Ancients’ which were matter paintings. AC: Your career began almost 40 years ago – what were the kinds of styles and aesthetics that influenced you and inspired you most back then?

JA: As a young painter I had an affinity with Realism and Surrealism because a good friend David Dridan was a leading landscape artist. Later this caused problems at Art School as my teachers were people like Sydney Ball who was and is a hard edge colour field painter. Later Tom Gleghorn entered my artistic life and introduced me to Expressionism and Matter Painting and also gave me knowledge of paint technology which enabled me to explore. I also was lucky enough to meet many of our top artists and visit their studios; sadly many have since died.

AC: Your work suggests that you are very taken with the landscapes all across Australia: Kakadu, the Kimberleys, and the Sunshine Coast – have you travelled anywhere else that you found as inspiring?

JA: Sadly the life of an artist is not a particularly financial one so while I have travelled to most area of Australia, lived for a month each year at Uluru for 8 years as Artist in Residence I haven’t been overseas to see my 2 dream places –Tuscany & Provence.

AC: How would you describe the style and feeling of your collection at Red Hill Gallery in one sentence?

JA: I hope it has a feeling of calm and evokes happy memories for some. The coastal pieces are about that morning moment of peace, with the cool sand beneath the feet and the gentle sound of the sea brushing the shore.
James AinslieAC: Have you had any particularly memorable responses to your work?

JA: I guess winning a few prizes is memorable, but having John Olsen advise a collector to buy one of my pieces was a bit special.

AC: What helps you to get into the creative zone? Do you listen to music while you paint? If so, what kind?

JA: I have no real idea what gets me in a creative zone –I think it is ever present, but often suppressed, so it is usually some small stimulus that drags it to the surface. As for music I am eclectic with this too; it may be classical day or Rolling Stones day or anywhere in between.
James Ainslie

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Todd Whisson: A seachange for a seasoned artist

Posted on May 1, 2014 by admin

“The definition of change is to make the form, nature, content or future course of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone.” (dictionary.com)Todd WhissonNew location, new outlook for Todd is in abundance after recently moving from his suburban backyard to what he calls “paradise”. Fulfilling a lifetime dream to live on the water and in nature as life intended makes him feel right at home.

The upcoming exhibition “Sea Change” at Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane, takes the viewer through the evolution of expression and mark making of Todd’s works. The orchestration of his palette knife technique seduces his audience to revel in the natural beauty of nature through his seascapes and landscapes. His subject choices are temptations which evoke fond memories and moments in time.
Todd WhissonTodd’s recent works show an abstract approach with traditional techniques, a kind of practice that has helped him to find a new dimension of painterly skill developed in perception and visual representation. His work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and shows throughout Australia, and he has been the recipient of many honours and awards throughout his successful career.

Exhibiting at Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane, Queensland May 2014.
Todd Whisson

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Easter Love, Laughter and Light

Posted on April 16, 2014 by admin

Easter is all about gathering with friends and family for some quality time, relaxation and, of course, a nest full of chocolate! This Michael Parker painting “Love Lights Up” remind us of Easter and what this special time of year is all about – and so does our sweet little bronze mouse!
Easter at Red Hill GalleryThe richness and joy of Easter is infectious, and its reach extends to all – religious or not. Whether it’s the smiles on children’s faces at the bunny’s shimmering annual delivery or the whole family around the breakfast table on Sunday, Easter is a happy little holiday for everyone.
Easter at Red Hill GalleryWhile the long weekend is full of sugar-fuelled laughter, it’s also a time to reflect on our full, fast-paced lives and be thankful for the incredible good fortune that we enjoy each day.

Waiting for the Easter Bunny? Warren Salter’s Down By the Sea captures the sweet anticipation of Easter for kids.

Father Bob, the Catholic Priest and media personality from South Melbourne who is famous for his Sunday Night Safran segment on triple J  says Easter is about symbolism and the egg is a symbol of Easter… so the message again this Easter, to all Australian’s is to

“Be A Good Egg” 
Easter at Red Hill Gallery

 Have a safe & Happy Easter!

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David Rousell – Glass and Rhythmic Cycles of Energy

Posted on April 8, 2014 by admin

David RousellThe Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane is overflowing this month with light, energy and colour; such is the aesthetic of our April exhibition. Australian glass artist David Rousell’s dynamic collection of blown-glass pieces is as diverse as it is distinctive. Organic forms and stunning blends of colour illustrate Rousell’s latest aims in his exploration of nature and culture in contemporary life. Of his collection Terraforms, Rousell says “Pattern has become more important in my work, as I often observe the world as a dynamic system of overlaid organic patterns of energy, constantly shifting in and out of chaos. As a result, the work is more of a dialogue based on action and reaction than any direct representation.”
David Rousell Terraforms presents Rousell’s astounding craftsmanship developed during fifteen years of glassblowing work, and shows the evolution of his practice alongside his world view.

Take a look at his statement on the collection:

 The Terraforms compose a new series of works by David Rousell which explore the dissolving boundaries between natural and cultural phenomena in the contemporary world. Terraforming refers not only to the creation of habitats on other planets, but also to the accretion of human-derived layers in the earth’s geologic strata. The accumulation of buildings, roads, landfill sites and industrial chemicals are altering the planetary conditions of the earth at a dizzying rate. Suddenly we realize that we’ve been terraforming the planet for hundreds of years, rather than adapting our ways of living to the earth’s ecological environments. At the same time, terraforming may be the only longterm solution to preserving the complex ecologies of life on earth. The Terraforms series is part of a larger project entitled States and Territories, a three-year research project that explores the connections between art, sustainability and education. Through interactive and site-specific installations, the project creates spaces for engaging with sustainability as a concept and process of cultural change.

Gallery Director Margaret Campbell-Ryder says that Rousell is an extraordinarily talented artist, as can be seen in this collection. “Rousell does not hesitate to experiment, and communicates though his art with his choice of subject and colour. David introduces his Terraforms series – a selection of complex art pieces depicting the earth’s ecological environments.”

The exhibition showcasing Rousell’s astonishingly beautiful collection at Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane is open from April 6th to 20th 2014.
David Rousell

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Herman Pekel: Impression of an Artist

Posted on March 25, 2014 by admin

“There is no-one in the world that can put a painting together and make them work the way he can; his design is impeccable.” – Joseph Zbukvic on Herman Pekel.

Herman Pekel

Whereas most punters return from the Eagle Farm racecourse with an empty wallet and a sore head, Herman Pekel returned newly inspired for his upcoming exhibition at Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane.  Such is the breadth of his subject matter, which ranges from broad Australian landscapes to urban life and intimate cafe scenes.

Pekel’s charisma, energy and infectious sense of humour are palpable in his works. It should come as no surprise that at age 17, receiving his first significant art prize, Pekel rocked up on stage wearing his school uniform.

Pekel is a true designer of paintings. His works are refined and detailed, placing him among the best Australian contemporary Impressionists of his time.
Herman Pekel

It is easy to see why Pekel is described as creatively fearless. His mastery of capturing the spontaneous effects of light and atmosphere is apparent in the quick, broad strokes of his oil paintings on exhibit at Brisbane’s Red Hill Gallery. Pekel effortlessly combines his knowledge of artistic tradition and quality with an intimate appreciation of the unique light of the land down under.

“If it is light, leave it white” – Robert Regis Dvorak

Painting with fellow Australian artist Joseph Zbukvic and Alvaro Castagnet, the “three amigos” emphasise that when it comes to painting, it’s not about what you put in but what you leave out. So much is evident from Pekel’s vibrant landscapes and cafe scenes which capture Pekel’s passion for strong design and powerful impact – every brushstroke vibrant and visible.

Check out Pekel and his amigos at work (and see what we mean about his sense of humour!) in this clip from Graeme Stevenson’s ‘Colour in Your Life’ on this link – Joseph Zbukvic, as shown painting with Pekel, is due to exhibit at Red Hill Gallery later in the year.

Director of Red Hill Gallery Margaret Campbell-Ryder agrees that, “only Herman Pekel can create atmospheric paintings that can draw you into their realism.” Margaret invites you to “discover the master artist Herman Pekel” and see “how he has developed his international following to the extent to evolve into one of Australia’s most influential artistic talents.”

Pekel’s self-titled exhibition will be on display at the Gallery next month, opening on Sunday 6 April 2014.

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #47] – Echo Chai

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

Artchat recently caught up with Echo Chai, one of the artists featuring in our March exhibition, to learn a little more about them and their art.
Echo Chai

AC: Describe your art in a sentence.
EC:  Painting is another way to describe my story.

AC: Who or what inspired you to become an artist?
EC:  My partner Fu Hong  & Van Gough

AC:  What is your favourite medium to paint in and why?
EC:  Acrylic / similar like oil but dry faster, I can paint more layers to make colour more beautiful

AC:  Has the direction of your paintings or perception developed and changed over time?
EC:  From oil to acrylic, and, from impressionism to modernism
Echo ChaiAC:  What inspires you to paint these particular scenes?
EC:   When I was sent back home from 4 months chemo treatment of my leukaemia last year, I asked a friend driving me to see an exhibition in the city, and, the first time I noticed the sun was so bright, city was so colourful, people was so happy, as well the life and, especially, the nature. This is it.

AC: What do you like doing in your spare time?
EC:  Writing & publishing my e-magazine

AC: What music do you listen to while painting?
EC:  Jazz

AC: What is your favourite quote or saying?
EC: Life is short, but art is in a long life, enjoy art.Echo Chai

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Women of Substance – Opening night video

Posted on March 6, 2014 by admin

Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane kick started 2014 in  February, opening with Women of Substance, an exhibition by four professional artists  who presented a contemporary take on their chosen subject.  All are dedicated career women devoted to the arts and selected by the gallery curator,  Margaret Campbell-Ryder to complement each other with their own individual artistic styles.

Our exhibitions are always exciting and the February exhibition, featuring four emerging female artists Danielle McManus, Leah Anketell Seabastion Toast and Melissa Gollan, was no exception;

Below is a short video clip of the  exhibition opening.

Enjoy the viewing.

We would particularly like to thank Sean Brennan – Innerving Film for producing this short video of the opening night.

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Women of Substance Exhibition – Red Hill Gallery from Sean Brennan – Innerving Film on Vimeo.

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #46] – Dan Mason

Posted on March 3, 2014 by admin

DAN MASON will be exhibiting with emerging Melbourne artist Echo Chai at Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane, Friday 7 -24 March 2014.

Striking colours and urban scenes bring together the harmonious balance of the works by Chai & Mason.
Dan MasonDan Mason is an emerging Australian artist on the rise. He has a Visual Arts major from Griffith University where he studied a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has been selected as a finalist in several regional and national art prizes, including The Churchie Emerging Art Award and The Cancer Council of Victoria’s Art Prize and national tour.

His abstracted mixed media approach allows him the freedoms to explore differing surface tensions and interactions, even when painting perceivably realistic subjects.

Dan’s work utilizes dramatic, free-flowing brushstrokes; paint pours, swirls, plays with differing levels of opacity and often finds greater resolution by scraping paint away from the surface than applying it.

Luscious oils are interjected by the movement of spray paint, while acrylics and enamels repel and simultaneously find a harmonious balance within each others presence.

Mason’s work captures the kind of movement and energy that is best appreciated in the flesh.
Dan Mason

For Red Hill Gallery Director Margaret Campbell-Ryder, the collaboration of Chai and Mason in this exhibition has surpassed all expectations. 

Campbell-Ryder says ‘Mason’s textured paintings embrace his interpretation of our natural environment and simply leap off the canvas.

Artist Statement

“It is my intention, through painting, to share the joys of our existence, to capture the layers and complexities that we face as humans and as custodians of our magnificent planet. I work on several canvases over a period of time – the work is initially intuitive, making a mark, moving to the next, revisiting and responding to their individual energies – essentially allowing them to grow organically, they let me know when they’re resolved with a vibration that I can only compare to looking into the eyes of a loved one. My work is influenced by the ocean and our natural world.  Being a lifetime surfer coupled with the experiences of spending months at sea as a child on-board the ships that my father worked on have shaped my love and appreciation of open spaces and our natural environment. I refrain from a realistic approach and still let the bold gestural movement of the brush or palette knife tell the story.”  Dan Mason 2014

Dan Mason
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ArtChat [Blog Interview #45] – Seabastion Toast

Posted on February 15, 2014 by admin

Seabastion Toast has just won the Peoples Choice Award for one of her paintings at the Queensland Regional Art Awards – an exhibition which will tour Queensland over the course of 2014. Seabastion’s paintings are primarily concerned with the human condition, making use of animal archetypes to reflect upon our relationship to the psychological landscapes we inhabit.
Seabastion ToastAC: Describe your art in a sentence.

ST:  My paintings are primarily concerned with the human condition, I make use of animal archetypes to reflect upon our relationship to the psychological landscapes we inhabit.

AC: Who or what inspired you to become an artist?

ST:  I was fortunate enough to have received the academic schooling to be able to pursue almost any kind of career. I chose to study art because it was the most challenging and, in a sense, all encompassing. Art allows me to maintain a wide range of interests and for me happiness comes from total immersion, whether it be art, science, philosophy or sport.

AC: What is your favourite medium to paint in and why?

ST:  Acrylics. I like to work fast and in layers so the quick drying time and clean up suits my personality.
Seabastion Toast AC: What music do you listen to while painting?

ST:  I am a real geek with an insatiable appetite for knowledge so I am usually listening to  Radio National, science podcasts or art lectures from the New York National Academy. If I do listen to music at the moment it would be a mix of Bonnie Prince Billy (Will Oldham), Ween or some tacky 80’s mix to dance around to in the studio. Audio books are also a great way to squeeze some reading in 🙂

AC: Tell our readers something about yourself that may surprise them?

ST:  At age 15 I helped build a toilet up the Everest Trail in Nepal  with Peter Hillary  (son of Sir Edmund).

I spent my 20’s cycling up and down the east coast of Australia on my own with just a tent, Walkman and the landscape for company. I have covered Melbourne  to Cairns , England cycling to Spain, and Byron to Sydney at least 8 times.

I began my art career with experimental sound art and performance art and have an early spoken word piece immortalised in the vaults of Australian Screen and Sound.

I changed my name to Seabastion Toast legally in 1999… possibly as a result of being at art school and being enamoured by both postmodernism and beat poetry.

Oh and yes, despite my name, I am female.

AC: What are your favourite colours on the palette?

ST:  Burnt umber and ultramarine are my staples. I would never use black. I also like a splash of turquoise to add a challenge.  For flesh tones I like cadmium light red yellow ochre and white.

AC: What is your favourite quote or saying?

ST:  Painting for me is not so much about representing a subject or idea, but rather it is a method of learning to see.

AC: What do you like doing when you’re not painting?

ST:  Surfing , long distance running, kayaking  and travel.

AC: If you could work with any other artist from any era who would it be and why?

ST:  Giorgio Morandi  because of his prolific (near obsessive) dedication and idea that you can concentrate on just one subject (and limited palette) for your entire life and yet still explore the macrocosm of the universe through such a process and minimalist forms.Seabastion-Toast03

Seabastion Toast will be showing with three other talented female artists in a group exhibition “Women of Substance” at Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane from February 14 until Sunday March 3, 2014.

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #44] – Leah Anketell

Posted on February 12, 2014 by admin

Leah Anketell’s paintings originate with childhood visions; the Australian outback culture is a strong influence with the bovine often featured. Recently chosen as the winner of the People’s Choice award at the 2014 Byron Arts Classic, Leah’s new series of paintings also features dogs and their relationship to nature.
Leah Anketell

AC:   What inspires you?

LA:     As a product of my environment, I reflect on local surroundings and aim to capture a quirky side of nature that moves me and my audience to view creation in a different light. Whatever impacts on my life, also impacts my work. Economy, society, religion and family are some of these.

I observe and study each of my subjects at length. My aim is to find in each subject a certain side of their personality which is not always obvious in a life setting and of which I personally relate to.

AC:   Describe your art in a sentence.

LA:     The emotions my animals convey ties humans to them, and obliterates our differences.

By regularly contemplating the ‘ache of modernism’ my subjects are sometimes strong. Sometimes perplexed. Sometimes soulful. But usually uncomfortably human in their emotions.
Leah AnketellAC:   What can’t you live without?

LA:    Time and again, I have proven to myself that I cannot live without painting. It is my means of communication and my way of showing appreciation for creation itself.

AC:   Do you remember your first painting as a child?

LA:    I still have my very first oil painting, which I completed at the age of 8. It is a still life painting of my mothers clay pot full of flowers. The background is bright purple and the flowers are all different varieties and very bright. I remember working on this painting with the help of my grandfather for weeks.

AC:   What music do you listen to whilst you’re working?

LA:    I do not usually listen to music whilst painting. I find that it has too much impact on my work, and sometimes changes the direction. I need to make sure that my work is only influenced by myself and the subject at hand.

AC:  Apart from art what is the next most creative thing you do?

LA:   Cooking. I find a lot of joy in creating different recipes and baking.

AC:   Your work is dominated by large colour fields, how does colour affect you?

LA:  Colour is the key most important factor in my paintings, different colours symbolise different emotions to me.  Example: Some Blue’s I use symbolise calmness and peace, and other blue’s the exact opposite.

AC:    What do you like doing when you’re not painting?

LA:    When I’m not painting, I’m drawing, when I’m not drawing, I’m contemplating a concept of another piece. Most of my life is spent creating at different stages.

Then I’ll take a long walk along an isolated beach near where I live and accumulate all my thoughts together, and start all over again!

Occasionally I travel inland to an artists retreat where I gain inspiration from my contemporaries.

AC:   Share something about yourself which would surprise our readers.

LA:  I am an avid reader of the Bible and feel it is the greatest book ever written.

Leah Anketell

Leah Anketell will be showing with three other talented female artists in a group exhibition “Women of Substance” at Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane from February 14 until Sunday March 3, 2014.

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #43] – Danielle McManus

Posted on February 10, 2014 by admin

Danielle McManus’s  love of story telling is evident in her colourful, figurative offerings that provide viewers with brilliantly thought-provoking images. Frequently set against a backdrop of a landscape fusing both her Maltese heritage and passion for Australia, her whimsically wide-eyed and naïve figures evoke stories that everyone can relate to.
Danielle McManusAC:     Your quirky style has a vintage  feel to it. What inspires you?

DM:    The vintage feel to my work comes from the inspiration I draw from life as a child. A time when life was a lot less hectic. I think sometimes we miss the simple things in life and we are too rushed and busy to take the time to smell the flowers!! I like for my paintings to be serene and peaceful, to draw people away from their busy lives and to relax for a while.

AC:     Describe your art in a sentence.

DM:    My works are colourful and whimsical; they hopefully make the viewer a little nostalgic and share my love of nature.

AC:     What can’t you live without?

DM:    My journal. I fill it with sketches and notes for the next works, I have it on me all the time in case!!

AC:     Do you remember your first painting as a child?

DM:    I don’t remember a first painting as such but I do remember being my happiest when I was lying on my bedroom floor drawing and painting.
Danielle McManusAC:     What music do you listen to whilst you’re working?

DM:    I listen to all kinds of music from all different genres. I guess it depends on the mood I am in.

AC:     Apart from art what is the next most creative thing you do?

DM:   Gardening. I love being outside and growing my own flowers and plants to put in my work! I am hoping to create a little oasis to be able to paint in. I also love to sit and watch the little birds in the garden.

AC:     Your work is dominated by large colour fields, how does colour affect you?

DM:    I think colour affects all of us in different ways. It has the power to change your mood and evoke emotion. I usually incorporate red somewhere in my paintings, or orange, they are colours that make me happy.

AC:     What do you like doing when you’re not painting?

DM:    I spend the time I am not painting with my children. Painting takes up so much of my time so I think it’s only fair to spend the rest of the time with them. They grow up so quickly, I don’t want to miss it!

AC:     Share something about yourself which would surprise our readers.

DM:    This question is a hard one for me to answer as I don’t feel that I am too different or surprising! Maybe the fact that I never set out to be an artist. At first I was going to illustrate books but after being told by a publishing house that I was not pushy enough to get my work noticed I became a graphic designer. Never did I think my work would be gallery worthy!! It was only through a friend insisting that I put some of my ceramics into a local gallery that my career as an artist has all come about. I always feel so fortunate that galleries such as Red Hill Gallery and the others I exhibit in put such faith in my work and give me such opportunities as this exhibition to hang my work with other such talented artists, it is truly a dream come true!!
Danielle McManus

Danielle McManus will be showing with three other talented female artists in a group exhibition “Women of Substance” at Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane from February 14 until Sunday March 3, 2014.

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