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Michael McWilliams - Distant Relatives
acrylic on linen 160 x 200 cm -
Michael McWilliams - Bush Surprises
acrylic on linen 160 x 200 cm -
Michael McWilliams - The Lucky One
acrylic on linen 120 x 100cm -
Michael McWilliams - Clothesline Collaboration
acrylic on linen 120 x 180cm -
Michael McWilliams - Draped Native
acrylic on linen 120 x 100cm -
Michael McWilliams - Night White Flyers
acrylic on canvas 150 x 100cm -
Michael McWilliams - Almost a Still Life
acrylic on linen 100 x 75cm -
Michael McWilliams - Still Life with Elizabeth
acrylic on linen 75 x 100cm -
Michael McWilliams - Pale Companions
acrylic on linen 75 x 100cm -
Michael McWilliams - Veronica's Turn
acrylic on Kauri Pine panel 27 x 66 cm -
Michael McWilliams - The Horn Protector
acrylic on Kauri pine panel 21.5 x 42 cm -
Michael McWilliams - On the Edge
acrylic on Kauri Pine panel 24.5 x 32.5cm -
Michael McWilliams - A Lonely Apple
acrylic on Kauri Pine panel 36 x 41cm -
Michael McWilliams - Silvie on a Sunday
acrylic on Australian Cedar panel 20.5 x 29.5cm -
Michael McWilliams - A Tricky Manoeuvre
acrylic on Australian Cedar panel 17 x 17.5cm -
Michael McWilliams - Stella's Blanket Ride
acrylic on Australian Cedar panel 19.5 x 19cm -
Michael McWilliams - Double Cover
acrylic on Australian Cedar panel 17.5 x 29.5cm -
Michael McWilliams - Comfy Pears
acrylic on Australian Cedar panel 17 x 17.5cm -
Michael McWilliams - Winnie's New Hat
acrylic on Australian cedar panel 16 x 17.5 cm -
Michael McWilliams - On a Warm Damp Day
acrylic on Australian cedar panel
Michael McWilliams | Blanket Capers
Tasmanian-based painter, Michael McWilliams, will exhibit a new body of work at MiCK, Sydney’s newest contemporary art space, from 2-29 July 2012. MiCK is pleased to be presenting McWilliams’ first solo exhibition in Sydney after many successful shows in Victoria and Tasmania. His highly sophisticated paintings depict colonial-like Tasmanian landscapes and interiors incorporating native and farm animals along with a dash of the artist’s keen sense of humour. In his most recent exhibition, Blanket Capers, McWilliams further explores outdoor and indoor environments however with this group of works the artist has featured blankets within his compositions which create dramatic contrasts – indoor/outdoor, hard/soft, curved/angular.
‘Contrasting elements in nature have always interested me. By including blankets in this image of the Tasmanian Bush, a sharp contrast between light and dark is made, creating both interest and drama. As the viewer looks at the different lines, shapes, textures and colours the blankets help emphasise these variations and qualities.’
The artist’s personality is charmingly evident in his work; his connection to the Tasmanian bush, his beloved animals (he is the proud owner of four pugs) and his passion for antiques. McWilliams is a co-owner of Longford Antiques which has provided inspiration for many of his works in addition to pieces of furniture which he often uses as canvases.
McWilliams has had more than a dozen solo exhibitions and his work has been included in many more group shows. He has won some of Australia’s most coveted art prizes including the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize (2005, 2008) and the Glover Art Prize (2004) amongst others.