Buoys Marking

I am not sure about where my work is taking me but I am really engaged with it and enjoying myself. My head is also swimming with new directions and concepts - really good feeling to have - just need more time in the studio.

Buoys Marking  Acrylic, black Japan, brass nails, card & timber  60x60cm  2009

Framed 2D/3D Constructions

These two works combine my 2D and 3D interests. They are both framed within hardwood frames. They have a retro 70's feel and have given me a heap of thoughts about further work. I really got into putting them together.

Marker in Bay  Acrylic on Timber & Masonite  46x50cm  2009

Red Marker  Acrylic on Timber & Masonite  35x35cm  2009

New Painting

The curtain parted and the Southern Ocean became a stage.

Curtain Parted  Acrylic on Canvas  122x61cm  2009

Corio Bay - Low Relief Constructions

These small wall mounted sculptures are influenced by Corio Bay in Geelong. They suggest sails, hulls of ships, markers and horizon lines. Corio Bay is an absolute gem an awesome body of water that has given me so much over my life.

Installation of 4 works

Black Marker  Acrylic on Timber  20x15cm  2009

Green Hull  Acrylic on Timber  20x15cm  2009

The Bay  Acrylic on Timber  20x15cm  2009

Sail  Acrylic on Timber  20x15cm  2009

THREE - Contemporary Art in a Sacred Space

Three is a group exhibition soon to be opened at Barrabool Hills Baptist Church, Geelong http://www.barraboolhills.com.au/. Three is an exhibition of painting and prints by Adam Lee http://www.adamlee.com.au/, Jeremy Van Der Noord and myself. It explores the validity and possibilities of contemporary visual arts within a modern Australian church context. The show will run from the 13th March until the 31st March, 2009. Below is one of my new paintings entered into the show.






Absence of Something Really Missed
Acrylic on Canvas
121x153cm
2009
SOLD

Some Other Paintings From 2008

These paintings were completed in early 2008. 

How do you paint intensity, drama, weight, history and moodiness? These are the kind of things I feel when I ponder the landscape and that which dwells in and beyond.

Veil  Acrylic on Canvas  61x122cm  2008  SOLD

Sky Falling  Acrylic on Canvas  91x122cm  2008  SOLD

Through  Acrylic on Canvas  61x122cm  2009  SOLD

Brougham Art School Staff Exhibition 2009

In 2008 I began teaching drawing at Brougham Art School in Geelong. This is a fantastic art school that delivers Diploma, Certificate and short courses in many subject areas. Visit www.broughamart.vic.edu.au if you are interested in more information. Today I helped to hang the 2009 staff exhibition. Below are a couple of images of the paintings included in the show. I have four paintings in the exhibition. The opening is on the 21 February 4-6pm at Cavalier Gallery, Level 1, 73 Malop St, Geelong. The show will run from the 17th February to the 19 March.

Headland Yearning at the Sea  Acrylic & Black Japan on Canvas  91x91cm  2009  $740.00 AUD

Beneath Surface  Acrylic & Oil on Canvas  61x122cm  2009  $480.00 AUD