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Julian Hooper, Artist
This is one of the
paintings
in our collection.
It was made in 1999. The place where it was made is unknown.
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Object Detail
Measurements
H1680 x W1220mm
Media
oil on canvas
Description
Through an extended series of line drawings Julian searches for images hinting at a hidden symbolism. Amongst a wide range of subject matter are several recurrent motifs which, he says ‘get beneath the surface of my life’. These include aeroplanes, time pieces, horizon lines, buildings, suns and lips.
After projecting these evocative drawings onto pre-painted canvases he meticulously paints them onto the canvas using pencil-thin brushes, thus ensuring the character and fluidity of the original drawings is retained. The most radical works are devoid of extraneous detail – simple figurative motifs floating in a minimalist ground (or should that be sky?). Even colour is pared back to whites, creamy yellows and cool greys.
- Paul Rayner, from introduction to Hoopers post-residency exhibition entitled 'May', 1999.
After projecting these evocative drawings onto pre-painted canvases he meticulously paints them onto the canvas using pencil-thin brushes, thus ensuring the character and fluidity of the original drawings is retained. The most radical works are devoid of extraneous detail – simple figurative motifs floating in a minimalist ground (or should that be sky?). Even colour is pared back to whites, creamy yellows and cool greys.
- Paul Rayner, from introduction to Hoopers post-residency exhibition entitled 'May', 1999.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Tylee Residency exchange, 1999.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
05 Jul 1999
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Accession Number:
1999/15/1