​Just to let you know that one of our regular artists, Ross Miller, has recently been selected as a finalist in the 2016 Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award.

His entry "Sun Disc" was selected as one of 40 finalists from a field of 312 entries for this award.
The Small Sculpture exhibition of finalists runs from 8 June to 15 July with the official opening on Thursday 16 June, 2016.
Deakin University Art Collection and Galleries
Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125
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Ross recently had an exhibition with the gallery titled ‘People, Place and Time’ form the 3rd March to 2nd April and more of his works can be viewed on our website.
We congratulate Ross and wish him all the best!

This week’s work of the week is Warren Nichols ‘Western Port #1401’
oil and marble dust on canvas. H91 c w91cm   $1350

This strong yellow painting is indicative of Nichols’ inclination towards abstract art. In this work he has applied several layers of colour over his usual base of marble dust to create the initial texture and ‘flow’ of the sea, as observed across Western Port Bay.
Once several colour layers have been built up to produce the final top colour, the work is then rubbed back to reveal the underlying layers of colour.
The final result is a work that is striking, abstract, and yet evocative of a hot summer sunset. The painting can be viewed from two perspectives, as an abstract work or as a seascape; both options show the artist’s intent.
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Warren Nichols ‘Western Port’ exhibition will be closing this Saturday 30 April at 4.00pm – worth a look before it closes!

This week we have selected work No.11 ‘Western Port #1501’
oil and pumice dust on canvas h91cm x w198cm $2850 from our current exhibition - Warren Nichols ‘Western Port’

This triptych is a lovely example of how the artist has been exploring the various moods of Western Port Bay at different times of day and night. The three canvases that form this work each started with the same base of pumice dust mixed with the initial layers of base paint to create the ‘flowing’ under texture of the work which continues across the canvases to create one work.
Each canvas then focuses on the same ocean at different times of the day and night.
The end result is a story of the moods of the sea. The work initially looks like a colour block study of variations of grey, but on closer inspection, the texture and movement underlying the surface come to the fore and one can then let the imagination discover the work on a more emotional level and to connect with the artist’s intent.
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Warren Nichols ‘Western Port’ will be on display at the gallery until Saturday 30 April

These images were taken at the opening of Warren Nichols exhibition 'Western Port' on 7th April. The exhibition is on until April 30

Warren Nichols
Western Port
7-30 April 2016

Exhibition Opening: Thursday 7 April, 6 - 8 pm
To be opened by Tricia O'Brien
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