Earlier this year I had an exhibition with fellow painter Julie Poulsen titled, Here & There. There was some unfinished business with this series, so I decided to continue on; recently completing the second instalment of paintings.
Seven new works continue to extend on my driving experience in the local region of Northern NSW. Winding country roads peppered with potholes make for memorable driving sensations. Driving becomes an activity of focus when manoeuvring the variety of roundish bunkers and soft shoulders, often while travelling at 100km. This swerving motion is a ubiquitous experience that becomes a layered bodily memory entwined with my particular sense of place. ‘Did you have a good run?’ is a general local welcoming query upon arrival; a question directly related to pothole hits and misses. The brushwork and mark-making reimagine travelling sensations, with colours taking the initial response into a painterly joyride through imaginary terrain. These paintings continue my practice interest of paying attention to everyday sensations while moving through environments then extending this experience through material expression.
The new work is part of the Revival Art & Design ‘Summer Soiree’ exhibition, running 24th November- 24th December. All works are layered up with glorious paint and lovingly framed in timber. Full images are available under the ‘Gallery’ tab. If you’re interested in purchasing work see the Revival site here or drop into the Albion (Brisbane) gallery.
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