
Exotic Ecstasy,
2018
Bob Marchant
Print : Digital color print
78.6 x 78.7 x 1 cm 30.9 x 31 x 0.4 inch
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78.6 x 78.7 x 1 cm 30.9 x 31 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Australia
This vibrant and striking artwork captures the viewer’s attention with its unconventional and bold use of color and composition. At the center of the piece is a large, vividly rendered red fish, its body textured with intricate patterns of dots and lines that lend it a dynamic, almost shimmering quality. The fish swims methodically, infused with a sense of purpose and serene majesty, against a backdrop of bright green which gradually transitions to a rich yellow toward the bottom of the canvas. Surrounding the fish are tall, slender stalks of irises, their deep purple blooms standing out in stark contrast against the lush green and yellow background. These irises are detailed meticulously, each petal and leaf carefully articulated, bringing a sense of delicate realism to the composition. The juxtaposition of the rich red of the fish and the cool purples of the irises creates a harmonious yet visually engaging interplay of colors that is both captivating and soothing. One of the most unique aspects of this piece is its melding of natural elements with a vibrant, almost otherworldly palette. The meticulous dot patterns on the fish suggest a slight influence of pointillism, while the stark lines and stylized forms display a modern, almost abstract sensibility. The interplay between the rich, almost jewel-like tones and the fluid, organic forms invites the viewer to lose themselves in the vibrancy and movement of the scene. Every element in the piece is carefully balanced, contributing to an overall sense of harmony and completeness. The deliberate use of vivid colors and the intricate detailing of both the fish and the irises showcase the artist’s precision and creativity, making this work an enthralling feast for the eyes and a testament to the beauty of nature rendered through the lens of imaginative artistry.
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Bibliographical Information Born 1938, Dimboola, Victoria. 1954-58, Studied Art at RMIT, Melbourne. 1960-80, Travelled to Europe, worked in London as a graphic designer & art director. 1981 Returned to Australia to live in Sydney and began to paint full time.
Marchant's paintings are mainly figurative depicting people in the Australian landscape. Early subjects include his memories of growing up in the Wimmera, a farming area of Victoria.
His paintings came to prominence in 1988 when Margaret Olley judged him the winner of The Sulman Prize at The Art Gallery of NSW. More success followed when John Olsen again awarded him his second Sulman Prize in 1989.
Other prizes include The Mosman Art Prize and The Banjo Patterson Prize. In 1996 his series of 14 paintings titled 'The Drovers Boy' was selected to tour regional galleries and was featured on TV in the ABC Review Program.
Bob regularly exhibits in Sydney and has had shows in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Solo exhibitions abroad include Los Angeles, Honolulu and France.
In 2001 he completed a large painting commissioned by The Australian War Museum in Canberra to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Museum opening. Other commissions include two large paintings for the foyer of The Australian Embassy in Tokyo.
Bob now lives in Bundeena in The Royal National Park, one hours drive from Sydney, where he shares a studio with his wife, ceramic artist, Inger Marchant.
SOLO EXHIBITONS
2013 - Red Earth Series, Australian Galleries Sydney
2012 - The Drovers Boy, Hugh Sawrey Gallery, Longreach, QLD 2008 - The First 70 Years, Australian Galleries, Sydney 2005 - Maunsell Wicks Gallery, Sydney - Dickerson Gallery, Melbourne 2004 - The Drovers Boy Series, Hazlehurst Regional Gallery, Sydney - Maunsell Wicks Gallery, Sydney 2002-03 - Galerie Aalders, La Garde Freinet, France 2001 - Australian Galleries, Sydney 1998-99 - Australian Galleries, Sydney 1997 - Michael Nagy Fine Art Gallery, Melbourne 1996 - Australian Galleries, Melbourne 1995 - Regional Galleries Travelling Exhibition - The Drovers Boy Series, Sponsor Gallery - Broken Hill City Gallery 1992-93 - Moross Studio Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 1992 - Mulgara Gallery, Sheraton Hotel, Uluru - Australian Naïve Gallery, Sydney - Greenhill Gallery, Adelaide 1991 - Holdsworth Gallery, Sydney - Merrill Chase Galleries, Honolulu, USA - Green Hill Gallery, Perth 1998-90 - The Moore Park Gallery, Sydney 1985 - Boronia House, Sydney
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