The Ocean on Your Wall
Glen Cowans travels to another world to capture his art, a world that is right on our doorstep and yet invisible to many of us. It is the world under the sea. With an unbridled passion for the oceans, Glen has for the last 21 years explored and photographed the beautiful seascapes and life-forms that exist both up and down our WA coast and all around the world.
These all come together in a stunning display that at times can literally take your breath away at Glen’s beautiful gallery/studio space inside one of the old pilot’s cottages next to the Roundhouse in Fremantle.
GLEN COWANS’ STUDIO Glen Cowans One Fish
Limited Edition Photograph on Canvas 800mm x 800mm $890
With a history of over 36 exhibitions and the creation of a large-format coffee table book, Cowans’ work bridges the gap between photography and art. His philosophy is to allow nature to be the artist and let the seascapes, colours and life forms of the ocean create masterpieces that offer viewers a rare experience, a glimpse of natural beauty far greater than many imagine.
Cowans’ works have become highly sought after additions to collections within Australia and internationally. They can be purchased by visiting his gallery space as well as via an on-line shop.
Glen Cowans’ Studio at the Roundhouse
Open Thursday to Sunday 10.30am – 4pm
9 Captains Lane Fremantle
Phone 9433 6617
http://www.glencowans.com
Turbo Energy
The paintings of Indigenous artist Turbo Brown are on display at Japingka during March. Turbo paints with directness, energy and focus – his subject is the outdoor world of birds and animals. He explains that this relates to a time when he was homeless, on the banks of the Murray River, at a time the animals were his singular friends.
JAPINGKA GALLERY Turbo Brown Red Tail Cockatoos Acrylic on Linen 139cm x 80cm $2995
Turbo’s childhood was a great struggle, but he was finally adopted by a family and life slowly began to improve. He moved to Melbourne and discovered a talent for painting. His capacity to visualise stories that he held in his memory gave him a vast store of subject ideas.
In gallery2 Ochre Painters of the Kimberley shows some of the famous names from this region of WA, including Rover Thomas, Queenie McKenzie and Jack Britten. Artworks are available to view online and Japingka is open daily.
JAPINGKA GALLERY
47 High Street, Fremantle West End
Phone 9335 8265
http://www.japingka.com.au
Three at Moores
The Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery presents three exhibitions opening Friday 11 March at 6pm to 20 March. Open daily 10am to 5pm.
A Line Between… explores our relationship to the coastal and marine environment. Working across video, photography, and painting artists, Christopher Fulham, Emily ten Raa, and Emily Mabee present a collection of works evoking the seaside cities of Perth and Fremantle.
MOORES GALLERY Sean Perse Kuka’s Paint and Ink on Board 150mm x 150mm Price on Application
In Elements Marika Leonard, Narayani Palmer and Susan Allwood use ceramics and printmaking to create delicate, porcelain sculptures and striking monochromatic etchings inspired by native flora.
Looking Back is a solo exhibition of photo prints Sean Perse. A collection of images, both figurative and Architectural, that are designed to evoke both strong and specific memories.
The Moores Building
Phone 9335 3519
Contemporary Art Gallery
46 Henry Street Fremantle
The Frequency of Delight
“The Frequency of Delight series began with a whisper of inspiration saying paint, paint with flowing colours, paint softly, paint for sheer delight, paint so that people can stop and investigate,” says Peter Blunt. “But the real beginning was to say yes, yes to being open to the abundance of the imagination, inspiration and delight all around and within. With this support and inspiration the paintings flowed onto the canvas. The images formed space and the flow of energy from each colour harmonised while maintaining its own impact within the image.”
DAVID GILES ART GALLERY Peter Blunt Frequency #6 Acrylic on Canvas 85cm x 85cm Price on Application
Come, delight your senses, investigate and enjoy. This evocative exhibition by Peter Blunt runs 11 – 17 March at The David Giles Art Gallery. Gallery hours 11-5 daily.
David Giles Art Gallery
49B High Street Fremantle
http://www.davidgilesartstudios.com.au
New artists join Studio Eleven
Branching out with their artistic adventures, four new artists have recently joined Studio Eleven, one of David Giles’ three art galleries.
The four women describe themselves as intuitive abstract artists. Jane Marie, Sherryn Lloyd, Maureen Bradshaw and Alli Sylvestre say they are inspired by feelings evoked by nature. They explore the raw beauty of landscapes and seascapes using texture, colour, movement and a variety of mediums.
Sharing a passion to paint and a sense of play, their artwork tends to flow in each others presence. They say their creative expression continues to thrive in the magic space of Studio Eleven.
The opening of ‘Branching Out’ is 3-6pm Sunday 20 March and celebrates these four women joining Studio Eleven. Normal gallery hours 11-4 Thursday-Sunday.
Studio Eleven Art Studio
11 Captains Lane, Fremantle
(3rd cottage on the right of the Roundhouse)
http://www.davidgilesartstudios.com.au
