Artist explores self in Gecko show

AFTER 35 years of exhibiting almost exclusively in Sydney, Venus Bay artist Peter Cole is preparing to exhibit in his home state and near his home town, at Fish Creek’s Gecko Studio Gallery.
His show is entitled, Peter Cole – The Circus of Life – sculpture, paintings and drawings.
Cole has been producing amazing sculptural works and works on paper for decades but is virtually unknown in his own area.
He will be exhibiting sculpture, drawings and paintings.
Cole says most of his work is “autobiographical – a form of self-portraiture in that it deals with aspects of the self”.
“Oppression in its various social, political and personal forms is a common thread,” Cole said.
“I prefer not to talk about possible levels of meaning as I like the viewer to bring their own experience and interpretation to the work, and for there to be an element of mystery. The works can be read in a number of ways.
“I am an object maker, and my sculptures say a lot about myself and how I feel about the world.”
Gecko Studio Gallery is one of few commercial contemporary galleries in South Gippsland and was founded in 2007 by Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester.
Cole’s exhibition will be show number 97.
“Our space is not large but we are well known for presenting a wide range of contemporary artists from the local area, Melbourne and further afield,” Lester said.
Gecko Studio Gallery is proud to be showcasing Cole’s work in this major solo exhibition.
The exhibition will open on Sunday, February 15 between 2-5pm and continue until March 21.
The gallery at 15 Falls Road is open Thursday to Monday 10am-5pm. Entry is free.

Mind on job: Peter Cole at work in his Venus Bay studio, ahead of his exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek.

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