Anthony Morrison - Illumination
Art Galleries
4 - 23 February 2012
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ANTHONY MORRISON – ILLUMINATION
Harrison Galleries
294 Glenmore Road
Paddington 2021
harrisongalleries.com.au
Illumination (noun)
1. the act of illuminating or the state of being illuminate;
2. a source of light;
3. spiritual or intellectual enlightenment, insight or understanding.
Artist’s Statement:
To be illuminated is to gain awareness, knowledge, insight, inspiration and guidance. This, in turn, heightens our senses on every level: determining the way we perceive the vibration of colour, the energy of light and the essence of our environment.
In keeping with the concept of illumination, these paintings reflect the new world we are moving into as a people and a planet: inspired by, and merging with, the presence of spirit and with a sense of greater understanding and awareness of - and for - one another on our unified journey.
About the Artist:
Anthony Morrison holds a B.A in Visual Communications from the Sydney College of the Arts (1986). Using his knowledge of classical principles and colour theory, Anthony works in acrylics, oils, lacquers, translucent glazes, colour varnishes and sprays. Influenced by both classical/romantic and modern abstract styles, he continues to develop his own unique vision and technique of layering and distressing the paint, often with scraping, scumbling and staining, which results in the “aged”-yet-modern appearance of his works.
Many of Anthony’s paintings take several weeks to complete as he builds up to 60 layers of varying, suspended colours and tinted glazes to bring depth, richness and perspective to each - allowing this myriad of subtle hues and translucencies to enhance underlying textures and “speak” of soon-to-be revealed worlds and dimensions.
WIN! Two night’s complimentary accommodation at Hamilton Island’s Beach Club.
Thanks to Hamilton Island, those who purchase an Anthony Morrison original artwork during the run of his 2012 Illumination exhibition at Harrison Galleries have the opportunity to win two night’s complimentary accommodation* at the island’s boutique Beach Club. Located on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island’s Beach Club offers intimate and stylish accommodation in an absolute beachfront location on idyllic Catseye Beach. NOTE: The winner will be announced following the conclusion of Anthony’s exhibition on Friday 24 February 2012. Buyers must have paid for their painting in full by this date to be eligible. *Conditions apply.
Prize courtesy of Anthony’s friends at Hamilton Island
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Harrison Galleries - 294 Glenmore Road, Paddington
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