Working primarily in egg tempera and pen and ink, most of the pieces presented in this exhibition are landscapes often depicting a single figure who, although incidental to the landscape, suggests isolation and a sense of vulnerability.
88’s practice involves precise and detailed drawings that resemble the mark making accomplished in etching. Each artwork draws the viewer in to discover the nuances in the fine lines of shade. The typical egg tempera takes several weeks to accomplish and is usually created from plein air sketches made on location. The imagery he produces demonstrates a profound nostalgia for the vanishing landscape and strives to capture the spirit of the land.
Cambridge Studio Gallery
5 to 22 August, 2015
Melbourne
Road to Normanville, 2011, pen and ink, 28 x 41cm
Courtesy the artist and Cambridge Studio Gallery, Melbourne
