Category Archives: Art
RW Allen: Layers, Patterns and Hues
Share R W Allen’s years of fine art studies in Central School in London are of great significance and have been throughout his career. Working in a studio complex comprising printmaking, painting and drawing in close quarters, he met a dedicated … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #48] – James Ainslie
ShareArtChat has recently interviewed James Ainslie, one of five Queensland artists exhibiting at Red Hill Gallery as part of the Light & Air Exhibition from 2 May 2014. AC: The picturesque landscape of South Australia is a strong theme in … Continue reading
Todd Whisson: A seachange for a seasoned artist
Share“The definition of change is to make the form, nature, content or future course of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone.” (dictionary.com)New location, new outlook for Todd is in abundance after … Continue reading
Easter Love, Laughter and Light
ShareEaster is all about gathering with friends and family for some quality time, relaxation and, of course, a nest full of chocolate! This Michael Parker painting “Love Lights Up” remind us of Easter and what this special time of year … Continue reading
David Rousell – Glass and Rhythmic Cycles of Energy
ShareThe Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane is overflowing this month with light, energy and colour; such is the aesthetic of our April exhibition. Australian glass artist David Rousell’s dynamic collection of blown-glass pieces is as diverse as it is distinctive. … Continue reading
Herman Pekel: Impression of an Artist
Share“There is no-one in the world that can put a painting together and make them work the way he can; his design is impeccable.” – Joseph Zbukvic on Herman Pekel. Whereas most punters return from the Eagle Farm racecourse with … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #47] – Echo Chai
ShareArtchat recently caught up with Echo Chai, one of the artists featuring in our March exhibition, to learn a little more about them and their art. AC: Describe your art in a sentence. EC: Painting is another way to describe … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #46] – Dan Mason
ShareDAN MASON will be exhibiting with emerging Melbourne artist Echo Chai at Red Hill Gallery in Brisbane, Friday 7 -24 March 2014. Striking colours and urban scenes bring together the harmonious balance of the works by Chai & Mason. Dan … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #45] – Seabastion Toast
ShareSeabastion Toast has just won the Peoples Choice Award for one of her paintings at the Queensland Regional Art Awards – an exhibition which will tour Queensland over the course of 2014. Seabastion’s paintings are primarily concerned with the human condition, making use of animal … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #44] – Leah Anketell
ShareLeah Anketell’s paintings originate with childhood visions; the Australian outback culture is a strong influence with the bovine often featured. Recently chosen as the winner of the People’s Choice award at the 2014 Byron Arts Classic, Leah’s new series of paintings also … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #43] – Danielle McManus
ShareDanielle McManus’s love of story telling is evident in her colourful, figurative offerings that provide viewers with brilliantly thought-provoking images. Frequently set against a backdrop of a landscape fusing both her Maltese heritage and passion for Australia, her whimsically wide-eyed and naïve figures … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #42] – Melissa Gollan
ShareMelissa Gollan is a Brisbane based contemporary artist who is exhibiting for the first time at Red Hill Gallery in February. Her work is imaginative, quirky and slightly retro; capturing simple and joyful experiences through her love of all things vintage. AC: Your … Continue reading
The New Generation of Career Women In the Arts
Share A career in the arts is not just for anyone, as well as having bucket loads of talent, creativity and a great love for the visual arts, it also requires dedication, commitment and a determination to succeed. It is … Continue reading
Australia – this Great Land, you’ve gotta love it!
ShareAustralia Day 26th January is a day to celebrate all things great in our wonderful country. From the many street parties, beach cricket, cockroach races, thong throwing, backyard barbies, to the official Australia Day Celebrations, we can all salute this day in our own Aussie … Continue reading
Red Hill Gallery Annual Sale [Daily until – 31 January 2014]
ShareRed Hill Gallery’s annual Sale is now upon us. With over 2,000 pieces of art, from original paintings, works on paper to fine glass , ceramics, and sculpture . Everything is discounted between 10-60% off its original price; making this Brisbane’s BIGGEST a … Continue reading
A FRESH START TO THE NEW YEAR
ShareWith the New Year upon us it is always good to step back and kick start off our year with resolutions, but if you read the myriads of articles on the subject you will now know that most want to … Continue reading
The Boxing Day Tradition
Share“No man ever talked in poetry ‘cept a beadle on boxin’ day” (Charles Dickens, Pickwick Papers) Dating back to 1833, it is thought that Boxing Day takes its name from the Christmas Boxes that servants were given by their employers … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #41] – Emma Sheldrake
ShareArtchat recently spoke with Emma Sheldrake to find out a little more about her, and her painting, before the December exhibition of new works at Red Hill Gallery. Emma Sheldrake has a wealth of artistic inspiration and a diversity of style circulating the … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #40] – Karen Atkins
ShareArtchat recently spoke with Karen Atkins to find out a little more about the person behind the whimsical and quirky paintings exhibiting in the upcoming exhibition at Red Hill Gallery in December. Karen Atkins fresh subjective artwork is drawn purely from her own imaginations. … Continue reading
ArtChat [Blog Interview #39] – Conchita Carambano
ShareArtchat recently caught up with Conchita Carambano about her upcoming exhibition at Red Hill Gallery in December and to learn a little more about her.Conchita Carambano has a strong sense of involvement with her paintings; her brisk, deft technique is … Continue reading