Solo Exhibition
Sat 15th Nov - Sat 13th Dec 2008
Oriel Gallery, Ascot, Brisbane
A Tribute to “The Danseur”
This collection depicts the power, strength and grace of the dancer focusing on the studio rehearsal preparations.
Robert said “Their commitment and dedication to the perfection of their art cannot help but inspire the attempt to capture their exquisite grace, line and beauty in paint.”
As the internationally famous ballet painter, Robert Heindel once said, “Dancers have a very strong sense of themselves. They seem to dominate their space. I don’t know if they are born with this or have learnt it. That makes them fascinating subjects to paint.”
“The Danseur” oil paintings have been prepared in an impressionistic style, however, the restraints imposed by realism upon painting dancers are more than offset by the profound range of expression inherent in the human figure. This can be a language that can express qualities of experiences impossible to describe in other terms. Painting, like dance, music or sculpture, can give form to a range of feelings for which we have no words.
It has been a privilege to have spent the time to be inspired by the many dancers and to experience their charming quiet moments and the dynamic energy displayed in their rehearsals and performances.
I am very grateful to all those people who have cooperated and assisted in the preparation of this body of works, especially Artistic Managers, Francois Klaus, Robyn White and General Manager Judith Anderson from the Queensland Ballet Company.