Category Archives: Artshow
Artist Q & A – ‘Stretching Potential’ by Bill Powell
ShareAfter completing a four week residency in Vallauris , France and returning to Australia, we at ArtChat were fortunate enough to catch up with Leading Australian Ceramist Bill Powell and discuss all things clay in preparation for his exhibition “Stretching … Continue reading
PIERS BATEMAN Retrospective Exhibition
ShareA passionate love of the landscape drove Piers Bateman to paint his beloved country from the heart of the red centre to the coastal scrubland; quintessential Australian images. In September 2015 Piers Bateman tragically died in a boating accident off … Continue reading
BRISBANE ARTIST TODD WHISSON PUSHES THE ‘LIMITLESS’ BOUNDARIES
ShareOn Friday 12 May, Red Hill Gallery will open its doors to ‘Limitless’ the latest exhibition by Todd Whisson. For Whisson, painting is in his blood. Son of esteemed artist Eric Whisson, this Brisbane artist gave up his job as … Continue reading
A TREASURE TROVE OF ARTWORK
ShareCombining interior, urban and country landscapes, ‘Treasured Places’ showcases the colourful world that artists live in and are inspired to paint. Nick Olsen, Tim Graham and Ken Strong take us on a journey through time and place, with their interpretation … Continue reading
KALEIDOSCOPE OF ARTWORK TO ENTICE
ShareStarting the exhibition calendar for 2017 at Red Hill Gallery, ‘The March Collection’ features a selection of artwork to entice Art lovers and collectors alike with a kaleidoscope of paintings especially curated for this event. Officially opening on Friday 3 … Continue reading
The Year of the Rooster – 2017 Chinese New Year
ShareChinese New Year, known in modern Chinese as the “Spring Festival” in Mainland China, is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Celebrations traditionally run from the evening preceding the first day, to … Continue reading
ICONIC BRISBANE ART GALLERY CELEBRATES MILESTONE
ShareThroughout the year Red Hill Gallery has been celebrating its 30th Anniversary and on Wednesday 31st August the gallery presented its major Anniversary Exhibition of Excellence. A number of successful artists, many with International reputations, will be exhibiting including Jamie … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #87] – David Hinchliffe
ShareArtChat recently spent 5 minutes with Brisbane artist David Hinchliffe, to discuss his upcoming exhibition and recent trips overseas. His latest exhibition at Red Hill Gallery features the energy of New York City, the chaos of Havana, the romance of Paris, together with … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #86] – Creatures – Kayo Yokoyama
ShareAt first glance, the works created by Kayo Yokoyama are beautiful, peaceful and delicate. Using glass as her canvas, her latest collection “Creatures” is etched with intricate, wistful detail that invites a closer look. The inspiration behind this series is … Continue reading
Joseph Zbukvic – Hidden Treasures 2016 – Part 4
Share ‘BY THE BILLABONG’ A quintessential Australian scene which I painted with some reservation because I feared I was too obvious and a bit kitschy. However, once I got into it, I really enjoyed it all while accompanied with a … Continue reading
Joseph Zbukvic – Hidden Treasures 2016 – Part 3
Share ‘PARIS REFLECTIONS’ I visit Paris every year and always stay in the same hotel in the Latin Quarter near Boulevard St Michelle. My room offers a great view and good painting subjects in comfort if it’s raining or I … Continue reading
Joseph Zbukvic – Hidden Treasures 2016 – Part 2
Share ‘MILKING TIME’ I use cattle and animals as actors in my work quite often. If you look at their positions and posture you can see how they direct your eye through the picture plane. By making some look directly … Continue reading
Joseph Zbukvic – Hidden Treasures 2016 – Part 1
Share‘VENICE IN WINTER’ Most paintings of Venice portray it in sunshine and full of colour. I try to visit it when it is meant to be devoid of tourists, in dead of winter. However there is no off season in … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #85] – Hidden Treasures – Joseph Zbukvic
ShareJoseph Zbukvic’s current exhibition at Red Hill Gallery showcases his stunning paintings from all over the world. A master in watercolour his atmospheric renderings accurately depict the mood of many romantic cities. Whimsically portraying the sensitivity and emotion of his subject matter Zbukvic will seduce … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #84] – says who? – Dean Reilly
Share“Art is a Universal Landscape. It is a thinking agent which reaches across and stirs the imagination. These paintings are a window for your imagination, not mine. I love that.” – Dean Reilly AC: Your exhibition title ‘Says Who?’ denotes … Continue reading
A letter to Mum, on Mother’s Day
ShareDear Mum, I know I’m not always perfect and I don’t always make my bed. But seeing you every morning puts a smile on my head. There’s a reason I think I can do anything, you told me so the … Continue reading
Green Day
ShareCelebrating the life and Spiritual work of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland – Thursday 17 March 2016 Whether you live in a modern house with a minimalist look or a classic Queenslander that is full of clutter (or vice … Continue reading
ECLECTIC ART STATEMENT FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
ShareWhen Red Hill Gallery opened its doors in 1986, the selection of artwork that adorned its walls was radically different to the eclectic statement that will be featured as part of the Gallery’s 30th Anniversary celebrations commencing on Sunday 13 … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #83] – Women of Substance – Suzy Galloway
ShareWomen of Substance launches the 2016 Exhibition year with three talented and dynamic women, bringing together different styles in what will be a collaborative and dynamic exhibition. At Artchat we wanted to know more about Suzy Galloway… Who are you and … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #82] – Women of Substance – Danielle McManus
ShareThis year, Red Hill Gallery launched the exhibition year with three talented and dynamic women of substance. Bringing together different styles in what is a collaborative and dynamic exhibition. ‘Women of Substance’ opened on Sunday 14 February and continues until Sunday 6 … Continue reading