STILL - Catherine Abel, Andrea J. Smith, Pam Tippett

STILL 13 April – 2 May 2021 AU S T R A L I A N GA L L E R I E S MELBOURNE

Catherine Abel Andrea J. Smith Pam Tippett

Pam Tippett Taiwanese Pleione orchid 2019 oil on birch panel 15 x 15 cm

AU S T R A L I A N GA L L E R I E S MELBOURNE

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STILL Catherine Abel Andrea J. Smith Pam Tippett Tuesday 13 April 2021 6pm – 8pm 28 Derby Street Collingwood VIC 3066 Current until Sunday 2 May 2021 Open 7 days 10am to 6pm T 03 9417 2422 melbourne@australiangalleries.com.au australiangalleries.com.au

Front cover: Andrea J. Smith Orange tomatoes with blue bowl 2020 oil on board 24.5 x 25 cm

Catherine Abel Still life with bunnykins 2021 oil on linen 35.5 x 35.5 cm

STILL presents us with a contemporary understanding and interpretation of the great tradition of still life painting through the lens of three highly celebrated painters. Each artist in this exhibition explores their unique visual language and mastery of their chosen medium, the poignancy and poetry of the everyday objects that surround us.

Catherine Abel, Andrea J. Smith and Pam Tippett are each highly regarded for their magnificent still life compositions, masterfully rendered in oil paint. Each artist possesses a distinct individual style; their diverse, yet equally captivating paintings are testament to the impressive technical skills they have refined over many years.

The acute observational skills of the artists and their preferred subjects bring a deeply personal and contemporary relevance to this classical painting genre. While the somewhat humble objects they portray, such as fruits, vegetables, flowers and household objects will resonate with the viewer as familiar, when presented through the perceptive eyes of the artist they become elevated, vibrant and utterly enchanting.

Catherine Abel

Catherine Abel Still life with apricots 2021 oil on linen 35.5 x 35.5 cm

Catherine Abel Still life with nest 2021 oil on linen 82 x 91 cm

Catherine Abel Still life with enamel canister 2021 oil on linen 56 x 61 cm

Andrea J. Smith

Andrea J. Smith Sunflowers 2020 oil on board 35 x 30 cm

Andrea J. Smith White asparagus with lemons 2021 oil on board 22 x 49 cm

Andrea J. Smith Composition of blue and orange 2013 oil on canvas 90 x 55 cm

Pam Tippett

Pam Tippett Old green glazed vase on Jean’s runner 2019 oil on linen on panel 60 x 60 cm

Pam Tippett Linda’s eggplants 2018 oil on linen on panel 45 x 45 cm

Pam Tippett Cherub bird bath 2018 oil on linen on panel 60 x 45 cm

STILL

Catherine Abel Still life with red and white string 2021 oil on linen 47 x 61 cm

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