Exhibition17 May – 24 Jun 2006
Black Abstract
Black Abstract presents the work of renowned artists Ada Bird and Gloria Petyarre, Anmatyarr custodians who have painted the stories, symbols, patterns…
Nick Mourtzakis, 'Brewery & Silos' (2004).
Nick Mourtzakis, 'Building with Trees' (2005).
Nick Mourtzakis, 'Corio Bay' (2005).
Nick Mourtzakis,
'Urban Landscape' (1998).
Slow Burn: The Art Of Nick Mourtzakis
Slow Burn features a selection of exquisitely refined paintings and drawings.
At a time when many contemporary artists have adopted the role of production designer rather than maker, Mourtzakis is an artist who revels in the role of material creator. His drawings have been described as works of subtle intricacy and arresting stillness, and his paintings so honed that they function as icons of our urban and industrial environs. Mourtzakis works within the traditional genres of painting and drawing: portraiture, figure drawing, still-life, interiors and landscape
