Art from the heart

FREESTYLE expression features throughout works by three artists at the next exhibition at Fish Creek’s Gecko Studio Gallery.
AS IT IS, drawings using chinagraph, charcoal and oilstick, is a collection by Wonthaggi artists Paul and Wendy Satchell, and Tom Murray-White.
The show opens this Saturday, September 21 from 2-5pm, and continues until October 19.
According to Tom’s wife Claudia, the artists believe words are often inadequate and confusing in describing art.
“They wish for you to interpret their art as you see it, rather than by the words they put to their work,” she said.
For Paul, Wendy and Tom, making art is a necessity. The whys, whats, and hows of their art-making are less defined, and perhaps less important.
“The origins of art-making – for anyone – are mysterious; a shared tension between passion for the miracle of the everyday, and a murky fear of life at its most real,” she said.
“Paul, Wendy and Tom are united by the necessity to create. Ideas and directions can emerge from unknown sources. Clear ideas can be changed, directed by the actual making of the art. In relationship with the process, artists are looking for the creative moment which unlocks the identity of the artwork.
“The trio’s art strives to reach personal high standards. Art-making can be tedious, painful and exciting. It is full of flow, and struggle. At some point, it is; at least, it is enough.
“The work is left to steep. Eventually, another urge arises; the artwork is made, but the process is not finished. The art must be seen by intimates, by acquaintances, by the public.”
Paul, Wendy and Tom believe their concept of the artwork is only the first dimension of the work.
“Art is not an explicable product that holds the same value across all audiences,” Claudia said.
“Sharing the artwork gives it greater meaning for Paul, Wendy and Tom. The trio believe art is a visual experience that has a power beyond obvious language; as the viewer, they believe you have the responsibility, personal knowledge and creative awareness to respond in your own way to ‘AS IT IS’.”

Intimate scene: a drawing by Tom Murray White.

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Posted by Sarah Vella on Sep 17 2013. Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry