What Makes Contemporary Aboriginal Art ? The contradiction of Aboriginal art is that it is both timeless and contemporary at the same time. This duality challenges the Western understanding of the progress of culture and ideas. Since Aboriginal culture is the oldest continuous living culture in the world , her artwork has existed for 40,000Continue reading “Thierry B Fine Art: What Makes Contemporary Aboriginal Art?”
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The Finkelstein Files: Art Matters
Above: Michelle Breton, Chant Du Midi, Mixed Media, 152 x 137cm. Above: Thierry B, Blush, Synthetic polymer Paint on Canvas, 122 x 91.5cm. Above Left: Thierry B, Where Are You Now?, Synthetic Polymer Paint on Linen, 170 x 250cm, Private Residence, Caulfield. Above Right: Michael Whitehead, Things Forgotten, Synthetic Polymer Paint & MixedContinue reading “The Finkelstein Files: Art Matters”
The Finkelstein Files: The Lyon Housemuseum
The Housemuseum is the story of a partnership between collector and architect Corbett Lyon and his wife, Yueji Lyon, who began shaping their collection of Australian contemporary art over twenty six years ago. The collection was established with the intention of making works available for public viewing, and for research and education. The original HousemuseumContinue reading “The Finkelstein Files: The Lyon Housemuseum”
The Finkelstein Files: Bonnes Vacances!
Thierry B Fine Art is open 11am – 5pm until Saturday 24th December! We have had a very busy few months welcoming clients into our new purpose-built gallery showroom in South Yarra. Now open across 7 days, our collection is accessible from 11am – 5pm or by appointment. As a note of gratitude to ourContinue reading “The Finkelstein Files: Bonnes Vacances!”
The Finkelstein Files: The Prodigy of Thierry B.
Thierry B is well known for his colossal sized canvases – all abstract in style and resolutely zen in spirit. The three framed works featured in our South Yarra gallery measure 2 x 3 metres each. Happy to paint commissioned works for his clients, Thierry loves to bring colour, movement and energy into a roomContinue reading “The Finkelstein Files: The Prodigy of Thierry B.”
The Finkelstein Files: Indigenous Instyle
Lily Kelly Napangardi is a highly esteemed artist recognized for her contribution to contemporary aboriginal artwork. With a talent for intricate detail, Lily has captivated audiences with her interpretations of the shifting seasons and changing country. Napangardi was born around 1948, is a senior law woman of the Watiyawanu community, Haasts Bluff and is fromContinue reading “The Finkelstein Files: Indigenous Instyle”
The Finkelstein Files: The Art of Michelle Breton
Caravonesque, Mixed Media on Italian Canvas, 183 x 183cm. Michelle Breton’s ouevre relates to deep inward feelings rather than appealing to the intellect – a visceral expression of motifs. Organic is form and matter, the works are resolved instinctively and intuitively. Filled with movement and chaos and control, Breton is a master of the abstractContinue reading “The Finkelstein Files: The Art of Michelle Breton”
Thierry B Fine Art: Ebb and Flow
Diamond Soul, Oil on Canvas, 183 x 183cm. Aether, Oil on Canvas, 183 x 183cm. I have been a long-time admirer of artist Patricia Heaslip. Actually a decade long love affair with her paintings have haunted me with their wistfulness and transcendental gentle waves. A master of the abstract landscape, Heaslip is based in NorthContinue reading “Thierry B Fine Art: Ebb and Flow”
The Finkelstein Files: Art deco decadence alert!
Art Deco decadence alert! BGH Australia, housed in the Royal Bank Chambers in Collins St, Melbourne, was keen to add a design element to unify this historical space. Melbourne lighting designer, ILAN EL, drew inspiration from the grand Art Deco building constructed in 1941. In tribute to the era’s eclectic influences, EL has referenced Art Nouveau, ancientContinue reading “The Finkelstein Files: Art deco decadence alert!”
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