Artist of the Week, Tom Colcott

Good drawing conveys far more than the naked eye can see. It captures something of the mood, of the essence and quite clearly the mark of the Artist himself.  The use of coloured oil sticks was the turning point for Tom, adding an entirely new dimension.

Artist of the Week, Greg Harris

Greg has the innate ability to work primally.  His work is always honest and is indicative of his response on every occasion.  One must give themselves the liberty of exploring new ideas no matter how absurd or indecipherable they may seem, they are establishing their territory. It is a pleasant reward when they pay off.

Artist of the Week, Jo Buckley

The viewer can physically sense Jo's participation in this arresting composition. 

Instead of dancing on the surface of years of 'academic correctness and perfection' her persistence paid off.  Jo fuelled her frustrations into her artwork and gave it a soul, a voice, a depth of character. 

Artist of the Week, David Gulotti

Explosive, dynamic, textural, ROAR!!!  

David has used numerous techniques - charcoal rubbed back, ink, colour, spatial brush strokes and fine singular line work.  All components of work move together and have one resonant voice.

In memory of David Band the Artist 1959-2011

I was lucky enough to have known David when he lectured us at RMIT.  He will be dearly missed as the talented, gregarious and generous Scottish man that he was. 


From an interview by Natalie Walton. February 2010
What advice would you give to aspiring artists?  
Remain true to your art, learn to treat it as a career, never become complacent, listen to advice but follow your instinct, and continually challenge your direction.

Acid Tongue #3
Acrylic on Cotton
121 x 107cm, 2010

(image taken from http://www.davidband.com.au/art/paintings-and-drawings/paintings-2010/)

Artist of the Week, Tamara Clarke

It takes an act of bravery to depart from the dependancy to technically correct drawing.  The image below illustrates where Tamara's narratives began, leading her to a poetic and nostalgic piece of work.  It reminds me of an old pin hole photograph where the image is slightly blurred creating a sensitivity that harsh lines often don't accommodate.