Tag Archives: Australian Art

David Rousell – Glass and Rhythmic Cycles of Energy

Posted on April 8, 2014 by admin

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 →

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Herman Pekel: Impression of an Artist

Posted on March 25, 2014 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #47] – Echo Chai

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #46] – Dan Mason

Posted on March 3, 2014 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #45] – Seabastion Toast

Posted on February 15, 2014 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #44] – Leah Anketell

Posted on February 12, 2014 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #43] – Danielle McManus

Posted on February 10, 2014 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #42] – Melissa Gollan

Posted on February 4, 2014 by admin

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 →

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The New Generation of Career Women In the Arts

Posted on February 2, 2014 by admin

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 →

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Australia – this Great Land, you’ve gotta love it!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by admin

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 →

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Red Hill Gallery Annual Sale [Daily until – 31 January 2014]

Posted on January 13, 2014 by admin

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 →

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A FRESH START TO THE NEW YEAR

Posted on December 30, 2013 by admin

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 →

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The Boxing Day Tradition

Posted on December 26, 2013 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #41] – Emma Sheldrake

Posted on December 1, 2013 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #39] – Conchita Carambano

Posted on November 25, 2013 by admin

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 →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #38] – Sue Gilmour

Posted on October 17, 2013 by admin

ShareSue Gilmour’s paintings in ‘Under a Southern Sky‘ are atmospheric and idealised depictions of land and cityscapes. Educated in East Africa, Sue’s early life was spent moving between Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. These remote and beautiful locations would prove to … Continue reading →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #37] – Adrienne Williams

Posted on October 14, 2013 by admin

ShareA graduate of the Queensland College of Art Adrienne Williams paints beautiful depictions of the Australian Bush and Fauna. Her work has a tranquil and calming quality that is indicative of artists from the Heidelberg school, while stylistically totally different … Continue reading →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #36] – Ruby Eaves

Posted on October 10, 2013 by admin

ShareRuby Eaves is influenced by her love of landscape and extensive travels have resulted in her strong passion for Australian scenes. In painting she aims to capture her personal experience of the landscape by being as honest to the scene … Continue reading →

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Purchasing Prowess

Posted on September 26, 2013 by admin

ShareAn Art Consultant’s observations on the way Brisbane clients purchase art. Since the beginning of the year the lovely art consultants at the gallery have started to notice a few trends emerging in the commercial art world. Now, we are … Continue reading →

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ArtChat [Blog Interview #35] – Stephen Doyle

Posted on September 19, 2013 by admin

ShareSelf-defined as a tonal painter Stephen Doyle has been painting for some 20 years. His subject matter spans quite a broad scope including interiors and still life. In fact he candidly admits that he is propelled by his desire to … Continue reading →

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