Today, after doctor and big hospital, went to Newcastle City Art Gallery
and viewed a traveling exhibition of Michael Shannon, 1927-1993.
Influenced by Jeffrey Smart and studied under Leger.
Considered by some a minor, others a major Aust painter.... But I agree
to his minor poetics (in the minor key sense)
see:
http://michaelshannonartist.com/shannon_Artworks.html
http://michaelshannonartist.com/shannon_About.html
Also very interesting selection from the gallery's collection of
sculpture using non-traditional media, including ceramics, collaged,
plastic and fiberglass painted with car paint
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