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17 October, 2024
Local’s colourful view ‘from above’
FEATURING a collection of contemporary fine art paintings, big and small, the exhibition ‘From Above’ by Mission Beach artist Bruce Parry is set to open at the Mission Arts Centre from tomorrow to November 12.
Mission Arts Centre is privileged to represent artists from the Cassowary Coast and Bruce Parry is no exception, with his impressive collection of artwork displaying the colourful expressions of the physical world that surrounds him, ‘From Above’ is likely to be a feast of the senses for art lovers.
The exhibition will be officially launched next Friday.
“I paint nearly every day with a keen interest in water colour and oils but my main focus is using acrylics. I love its versatility and how it allows me to achieve a layering quality,” Mr Parry said.
“This exhibition is an interpretation of landscape full of changing light, mood, and context. When I paint outside in ‘plein air’, I spontaneously use brushes to create the scene.
“I do not dismiss the value and daily discipline of painting in my studio, which is utilised to create the larger works.”
Mr Parry’s artwork includes a diverse range of subject matter such as the abstract qualities of the landscape when viewed from above, especially the vivid colours of the tropics, the red centre of Australia and the Kimberley Coast in Western Australia.
The ‘Bruce Parry touch’ is unmistakable in each painting with his bold use of colour, strong contrasts and light touching textured surfaces which are instantly recognisable hallmarks of the seasoned artist.
Over the years Mr Parry has enhanced his observational skills and ability to paint with emotion and freshness which is especially reflected in this exhibition.
The Mission Arts Centre at MARCS Park is open 10am till 2pm. For more information phone 40886116.
