YOU ARE INVITED TO AN EXHIBITION
“Drawing: The Essential Art 2007”
18th April to 29th April 2007
The Kenneth Jack Award will be given to a participant of this
exhibition.
A.G.R.A.Galleries
Cnr. Camberwell & Inglesby Rds.,Camberwell
Gallery Hours:Wed –Fri 10am – 4pm Sat & Sun 1pm - 4.30pm
Official Opening 18th April at 6.30pm
Mischief in Miniature by Chris Clelland
Why an exhibition of drawings? There is something special and intimate about a drawing. Drawings record the artists initial thought or developed idea. The most immediate strokes, the weight and pressure of the hand are all clearly seen in any drawing, be it a quick study or a fully developed piece.
The Australian Guild of
Realist Artists proudly presents
“Drawing:The Essential Art 2007”.
In the tradition of the masters, this exhibition showcases a wide range of
styles and techniques by our artists of today. Be inspired by this group
of selected artists invited to share their thoughts and ideas with you. Chris
McClelland, a celebrated wildlife artist creates images with pencil you just
wouldn’t believe a human hand could do. Observe the contrast between
Chris’ absolute reality to the powerful simplicity of the sensual and
expressive line used by Margaret Duke to create dynamic figure drawings. View
the magic Janet Matthews weaves with a combination of coloured pencil and graphite,
in her drawings. Pen lines expressively 'slashed' onto the page to create Italian
magic in Alan Rawady’s work. Cathy Hamilton on the other hand draws
with passion.
As with any successful art, the passion shines through the exhibited works. The emotion is more immediate in drawing because the pencil is an extension of the artist's hand, with no technical issues to separate them from their image. Nina Dougall states "The pen is like an extra finger on my hand, to draw comes as naturally as breathing".
The Kenneth Jack Drawing Award will be chosen by John Borrack from the selected pieces. Many art lovers will know of the late Kenneth Jack’s love of drawing and this prize is to honour his legacy to the art world, in particular as one of AGRA’s founders.
Kathlyn Ballard OAM a noted Australian artist widely acclaimed both here and internationally will present the inaugural Kenneth Jack Drawing Award for a work
Don’t miss this stunning show which is on display at the AGRA Galleries
from April 18th – 29th.
AGRA Galleries
Crn. Inglesby and Camberwell Roads
Camberwell
Ph: 9882 5859
Gallery Hours:
Mon - Fri 10- 4 pm, Sat & Sun 1-4.30 pm