Art Rox @ South West Rocks is an exciting contemporary exhibition, showcasing a diverse approach to abstract painting practice by three award winning Mid North Coast artists.
Tony produces work described as abstract art done in an intuitive way to produce vibrant and interesting pieces. He enjoys working with acrylics for their vibrancy and immediacy. He seeks an emotional response and visceral reaction rather than recognition of a place or a form. He asks the viewer to explore their reactions to his work and observe for themselves how they respond.
I have selected to show a number of works in different styles and disciplines to highlight my various interests in making art. Although my main focus for this exhibition is abstract painting, there are also examples of life drawing and small naturalistic paintings.
The common thread is that we are committed to producing abstract or contemporary works. I consider myself an abstract expressionists, using gestural brush strokes or mark making that gives the impression of spontaneity, although sometimes spending weeks on one painting.