Henryk Szydlowski

Recently saw some work by a Polish-Australian artist, Henryk-Szydlowski

There was something really attractive and compelling about it, which does not show up so well on-line. The colours were jewel like, luminous, the style picasso/kandinsky-esque. (I am sure there is a more elegant way to put that) To my untrained eye  they look simultaneously "retro" yet contemporary.. Here are some examples of works sold at auction; Lawson-menzies & Leonard Joel over the last few years.. I might watch out for the next one!

Arthur Boyd, potter..

As promised last month, some images from the travelling exhibition, "white gums and ramoxes" currently at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. The white gums refer to Merric Boyd's work, the ramoxes to a mythical beast (combining a ram and an ox), featured on his son Arthur's. Arthur is perhaps better known for his paintings on canvas, however examples of his paintings on huge platters and ceramic tiles were a revelation, the colours bright and sumptuous, far from the more utilitarian cups and plates I have previously seen. Apologies for the photo quality- straight from my phone to you..