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Amber Wallis is a finalist in the 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize, current 10 August to 3 November at Geelong Gallery The 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize continues a long tradition of acquisitive award exhibitions presented by Geelong Gallery, through which the permanent collection has grown substantially. The first painting prizeโthe Geelong Centenary Art Competitionโwas held in 1938, and in the more than 80 years since, the Gallery has awarded acquisitive prizes variously for paintings, watercolours and prints, generously sponsored by individuals, philanthropic and corporate supporters committed to contemporary art. Image Amber Wallis ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ค๐ก๐๐จ 2023 oil on…
Eleanor Louise Butt is a finalist in the 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize, current 10 August to 3 November at Geelong Gallery The 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize continues a long tradition of acquisitive award exhibitions presented by Geelong Gallery, through which the permanent collection has grown substantially. The first painting prizeโthe Geelong Centenary Art Competitionโwas held in 1938, and in the more than 80 years since, the Gallery has awarded acquisitive prizes variously for paintings, watercolours and prints, generously sponsored by individuals, philanthropic and corporate supporters committed to contemporary art. Eleanor Louise Butt ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ (๐๐๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ก๐ก๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ) 2024 oil…
Eleanor Louise Butt’s 2020 painting ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข (๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ช๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐๐) has been acquired by Gippsland Art Gallery Established in 1965, the first public art venue to open east of Melbourne, the Gippsland Art Gallery plays a vital role in the arts and culture of the region. Eleanor Louise Butt’s current exhibition ‘Slippages and Tensions’ opens 4 to 6pm this Saturday 22 June and continues to 6 July Image Eleanor Louise Butt ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข (๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ช๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐๐) 2020 oil on linen 200 x 179 cm Photograph Matthew Stanton
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Sally Anderson is a finalist in the 2024 Bayside Painting Prize . Established in 2015, the Bayside Painting Prize is one of the most generous non-acquisitive painting prizes in the country. The finalist exhibition brings together a broad range of artists, both established and lesser known, whose varied approaches to the painted medium conveys the breadth and diversity of painting in Australia today. . Image: Sally Anderson ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐๐, ๐ฝ๐ง๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐จ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ, ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ข๐, ๐๐ฝ ๐ฃ๐ช๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ก๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ค๐ฉ๐ 2024 acrylic on polycotton 168 x 137cm
Artist Tai Snaith Paints From A Beautiful โHauntedโ House In Fitzroy North Since Melbourne-based artist Tai Snaithย started her art studies back in the early 2000s, sheโs exhibited paintings, collage, ceramic sculptures and public art. But for her upcoming exhibition, Tai has turned her full attention to painting and โa fortuitous happy accidentโ led her to an abandoned Victorian workerโs cottage thatโs become her new art studio. Tai says itโs equal parts grimy, decrepit, and enchanting, complete with a haunting energy sheโs channelled into her emotive paintings. Step inside! Written by Christina Karras Photography by Amelia Stanwix Melbourne-based artist Tai Snaith…
James Drinkwater in conversation with Alison Kubler Melbourne Art Fair, VAULT stand Sunday 25 February, 12pm Alison Kubler Today we’re going to talk a little bit about painting and what James has been up to, and the new monograph I love you more than paintings 2008 – 2024 with has been launched at the Melbourne Art Fair by Nicholas Thompson Gallery. James how about you start by telling us, because you’ve been overseas, where have you been and how has that influenced your recent work? James Drinkwater Yes, it seems like weโre doing a lot of travel at the moment.…
Nicole Kelly is a finalist in the 2024 Muswellbrook Art Prize with her work ‘Solastalgia’ . Established in 1958, the Muswellbrook Art Prize is one of the most celebrated prizes for painting in regional Australia. Astute adjudication of the Prize over the years has yielded an excellent collection of modern and contemporary Australian paintings, works on paper and ceramics from the Post War period of the 20th Century and into the 21st Century, with the winning acquisitive works forming the nucleus of what is now known as the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection. . Image Nicole Kelly Solastalgia 2023 ceramic, terra…
Eleanor Louise Butt is a finalist in the 2024 Muswellbrook Art Prize with her painting ‘Yellow and Brown Energetic Abstraction’. . Established in 1958, the Muswellbrook Art Prize is one of the most celebrated prizes for painting in regional Australia. Astute adjudication of the Prize over the years has yielded an excellent collection of modern and contemporary Australian paintings, works on paper and ceramics from the Post War period of the 20th Century and into the 21st Century, with the winning acquisitive works forming the nucleus of what is now known as the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection. . Image Eleanor…
Suzanne Archer is exhibited as a finalist in the 2024 Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing with her work ‘The fish out of water’. . The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing is an acquisitive art award among the most significant of its kind in the country. Named in honour of respected painter, printmaker and draughtswoman, Miss Adelaide Elizabeth Perry (1891-1973) who taught Visual Arts at PLC Sydney from 1930 to 1962, the Prize attracts submissions from around the country. From over 400 entries, Emeritus Professor Sasha Grishin, art historian, art critic and curator, selected this yearโs Perry Prize shortlist. . Image…
See Pia Murphyโs โGarden Gravityโ Opening At Nicholas Thompson Gallery The artistโs indefinable oil paintings are on show at the Collingwood gallery until March 16. The oil paintings ofย Pia Murphyย seamlessly combine abstract forms and recognisable figures across a vivid colour palette found in nature. Her latest body of work, Garden Gravity, is particularly inspired by the artistโs relationship to her home garden. While created without a preconceived outcome in mind, the 17 works in this new exhibition visually express how Piaโs garden relates to both her art practice and daily life. โI think itโs like tapping into some ancient knowledge,โ…
Best of Melbourne Art Fair 2024 What to see at this year’s Melbourne Art Fair, which features contributions from over 60 galleries. While on the topic of paintings, there are some great examples to mention this year, including Jan Murphy Galleryโs (B2) presentation of Guida Maestri, accompanied by an array of red wax-cast elements as wall fixtures and floor installations; Nicholas Thompson Galleryโs (K1) solo of Newcastle-based James Drinkwater; and Amber Boardmanโs Retro Enchantment showing at Sophie Gannon Gallery (C5).
Elyss McCleary is exhibited in ‘Harmonious Eccentricity’ with Emma Ovenden from 25 January to 7 March at Correspondences, Brunswick. The collaborative residency project features painting by Elyss McCleary alongside live music, improvisation, video, quilting and beading practice by musician/composer/visual artist Emma Ovenden.ย The project is presented over six weeks and features five different displays.ย Alongside the exhibitions, community-making and a range of events have been planned. Image: Elyss McCleary Golden sherbet waves pash, I want to be on a beach with you with a pine lime splice 2018 oil on linen 140cm x 125.5cm