Sylvia McEwan

Sylvi a

Mc E w an

cover: On The Edge | 48” x 60” | oil on linen

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Sylvia McEwan Viewing a gallery of figurative works from Sydney-based artist Sylvia McEwan feels both pleasantly familiar and refreshingly novel. A sophisticated aesthetic manifests the artist’s knowledge of, and connection to, the revolutionaries of modern art. The way her work seamlessly blends figurative and abstract elements, deconstructing forms into curves, facets, and shapes, elegantly picks up that legacy and carries it forward.

A drive for balance inspires McEwan and characterizes her carefully composed pieces. Notice the layering and juxtaposition of elements—a decisive, dark stroke over a light wash; measured, controlled hatching next to vigorous swirls. A selective use of color, restrained but effective, adds gravity or energy. Every composition shows a considered balance in the variety of content and the placement of elements across the canvas or paper. The effect: The eye bounces around, traveling every inch of the composition—lest we miss a splash of color, a moment of vibrancy.

The work reveals an informed and systematic approach. At the same time, McEwan’s intuitive process invites chance, emotion, and originality. “I can’t say that I start the painting with a definite intent on either subject or form,” says the artist. “That evolves as the painting progresses. I begin with an idea, whether it is a mark on the canvas or a color. The more I move into the painting, the more it becomes something else entirely.”

Assertive figures returning our gaze demonstrate how effectively McEwan has moved into her paintings. These bodies show confident line work, where McEwan distills the essence of form into two or three curves that aren’t uniform or predictable, but unique and personal.

Her mark making balances the smooth and sinuous with the energetic and erratic. McEwan insists the figures must stand on their own, both solid and light. Every element in harmony.

Bold, but measured. Aggressive, yet sensitive. Precise. Balanced.

Sylvia McEwan is exclusive to Pryor Fine Art in the United States.

Dreaming Drifting (diptych) | 48” x 96” | oil on linen

Bathers No. 14 | 48” x 60” | oil on linen

Seated Figure Blue No. 3 | 23” x 16” | oil on linen

A State Of Dreams | 60” x 48” | oil on linen

Woman VI/3 | 12” x 8.25” | mixed media on paper

The Pink World Of Us | 48” x 60” | oil on linen

A Lovely Day (diptych) | 48” x 96” | oil on linen

Making A Mark No. 21 | 48” x 48” | oil on canvas

The Two Of Us | 48” x 48” | oil on linen

Blue Abstract No. 6 | 60” x 48” | oil on linen

Making A Mark No. 22 | 48” x 48” | oil on canvas

For My Lady | 48” x 36.25” | oil on linen

Making A Mark No. 25 | 48” x 36” | oil on canvas

Making A Mark White Series 11 | 15.75” x 15.75” | oil on canvas

Three In A Blue World | 48” x 60” | oil on linen

Higher And Higher | 60” x 48” | oil on linen

Sylvia McEwan EDUCATION

SELECTED FINALIST

1985-88 Visual Artist Diploma, QUT

2017

The EMSLA AWARD

2016

The EMSLA AWARD

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2016

Fleurieu Food & Art Prize, McLaren Vale, SA

2018

Making a Mark, Newrybar, NSW

2015

The EMSLA AWARD

2017

Pryor Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, USA

2014

The EMSLA AWARD, Coffs Harbour, NSW - purchased by Coffs Harbour

2012

Flinders Lane Gallery-The Space, Melbourne

Regional Gallery for their permanent collection

2010

9 Langton Street, Chelsea, London

2012

The Waverley Art Prize, Sydney (Highly Commended in the Drawing Prize)

2009

Solo exhibition in Directorate Art Spaces, QPAC, Brisbane

2011

The Waverley Art Prize, Sydney (First Prize in Bondi Life category)

2007

Delshan Gallery, Melbourne

2010

Paddington Art Prize 2010, Sydney

2006

Harris Courtin Gallery, Sydney

2008

Fleurieu Biennale, McLaren Vale, SA

2006

Michel Sourgnes Fine Arts & Gallery 482, Brisbane

2007

Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2007, Queensland

2005

Michel Sourgnes Fine Arts & Gallery 482, Brisbane

2007

Prometheus Art Award, Queensland

2004

Harris Courtin Gallery, Sydney

2005

The Hutchins Art Prize, (Works on Paper), Hobart, Tasmania

2004

Arrangements in Grey, Gallery 482, Brunswick Street, Brisbane

2004

Ergon Energy Central Queensland Art Award 2004, Rockhampton, QLD

2003

Harris Courtin Gallery, Sydney

2004

Fleurieu Peninsular Biennale, McLaren Vale, SA

2002

Gallery 482, Brunswick Street, Brisbane

2004

Cromwells Art Prize 2004, Sydney

2001

Harris Courtin Gallery, Sydney

2003

Sulman Prize, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

2001

Kitchen to Canvas, 62 Robertson Street, Brisbane

2002

The Fleurieu Biennale, McLaren Vale, SA

2001

New Horizons, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane

2002

Toowoomba Biennial, Toowoomba

2000

Inside Outside Above and Beyond, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane

1999

Reflections, Doggett Street Studio, Brisbane

1996

Contemporary Art & Design Gallery, Woolloongabba

COMMISSIONS

COLLECTIONS

2020 Katie Kirby Interiors, Alabama, USA. Commissioned through Pryor Fine Art

The Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, NSW

2018

Private Residence, Sydney. Commissioned through Art Duo

Sydney West International College, Sydney

2017

Four Points Conference Room, by Sheraton, Sydney

KP Architects, Brisbane

2016

Private Commission for the Sydney restaurant, No. 1 Bent Street, by Mike

Wesley Hospital Collection, Brisbane

2015

Allity Group, Sydney

Brisbane; International Organisers, Brisbane

2015

Rabobank Boardroom, Sydney

Harris Courtin Gallery, Sydney

2015

Trenery featured spring 2015, collection shoot catalogue

2003

Australian Production Company (Television Commercial)

REPRESENTED BY

2002

Mirvac Group

Pryor Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, USA

2002

Wheatbix Sanitarian (Television Commercial)

Fellia Melas Gallery, Sydney, Australia

2002

First State Development

Artduo, Sydney, Australia

2001

Pantene (Television Commercial)

2000

So Good Sanitarian (Television Commercial, Principal Art Prop)

2000

First State Development

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