The Finkelstein Files: Beyond The Trees

If trees are carriers of symbolic possibilities, the exhibition Beyond the Trees is a powerful and poetic response to our emotive connections to our planet. Climate change, the environment and the preservation of diversity are ‘hot’ topics. The life sustaining essence of trees is explored deftly by Victor Majzner who eschews these living monuments ideals of endurance and

The Finkelstein Files: Art Appreciation 101

Why does art matter?? For without perspective, life would be awfully dull!  It is our most expressive form of sharing. Art matters because it illustrates the human experience—the wonder of it, the bewilderment of it, the whimsy of it, and so much more. We would not be connected so deeply without the existence of art. The arts

The Finkelstein Files: The Art of the Sell

Abstract Expressionist painter, Thierry B, in his Huntingdale studio, Summer 2018. Thierry B, Everlast, 2018, Synthetic Polymer Paint on Linen, 122 x 91.5cm, P.O.A Thierry B, Embers Alight, 2018, Synthetic Polymer Paint on Linen, 122 x 91.5cm, P.O.A Welcome to 2018 – the year of expansion always, in all ways! If 2017, was all about completing

The Finkelstein Files: A Few of My Favourite Things!!!

In the last post for the year, 2017 has been a rollercoaster ride for many. I for one, am looking forward to a complete summer break with my favourite little peeps, my twin 8 year old’s.  It’s all about having fun and being in the moment, taking our time, and few plans except soaking up the

The Finkelstein Files : Living Treasure, John Olsen

Without further fanfare I’m excited to add my salute to the sun – an offering of appreciation to one of my all-time favourite luminary painters, master watercolourist, Sir John Olsen – one of our greatest living artists. In March last year, Olsen embarked on the second largest mural of his career. He was 85 years old. “What I

The Finkelstein Files: Beyond The Woods

If trees are carriers of symbolic possibilities, the exhibition Beyond the Trees is a powerful and poetic response to our emotive connections to our planet. Climate change, the environment and the preservation of diversity are ‘hot’ topics. The life sustaining essence of trees is explored deftly by Victor Majzner who eschews these living monuments ideals of endurance and

The Finkelstein Files: The Pixel Princess

Needlepoint often invokes clichéd images of lighthouses, landscapes or floral patterns, but Michelle Hamer has a different approach. Hamer is using this textile craft to explore the urban landscape and “the small in-between moments that characterize everyday life.” This unexpected imagery is very familiar. The billboards, chain link fences and highways are scenes that we all recognize, but perhaps

The Finkelstein Files: Where The Infinite Dwells

When you have this dapper man greeting you at the door for a preview for national exhibition about to unfurl, you just know you are in for a ride of a night! Mo, is painter Kate Elsey’s partner in the truest sense of the word. Accompanying Elsey on most of her artiness trips made for

Artist Dean Bowen gets argy-bargy about the birds & the bees

Dean Bowen’s works are characterised by vibrant colour, environmental symbolism and dynamic composition. His depiction of objects, people, insects and animals share the artist’s quirky and infectious sense of humour whilst also reminding us of our common struggles and triumphs. Drawing inspiration from the everyday bustle of the world and the naivete of children, Bowen’s work