Michael Le Grand is one of Australia’s foremost contemporary sculptors, celebrated for his dynamic and masterfully realised works. Le Grand has been working with steel for almost four decades, consistently expanding and evolving his understanding of the medium, resulting in a prolific output of works in large and small scale.
His process begins with exploration, responding to the properties and dynamics of the material itself, before defining a concept and working it though to its resolve. While abstract in form, his works often address broad themes relating to philosophy and the human experience.
Le Grand’s work is characterized by the application of vibrant, high gloss auto paint to create brilliant surface textures. Bold colour is applied to unify the form, and enables the artist to create highlights and accents, and define the articulation of space.
In this exhibition, some works feature a frame as a passive element, with other parts of the sculpture transitioning through it. These compositions challenge the notions of frontal perspective and encourage the discovery of alternate viewpoints. Le Grand’s engaging sculptures invite active participation from the viewer, leading us to explore and engage with multiple perspectives.
Image above: installation view, Camie Lyons Impromptu Making and Shadow steel, paint 350 x 250 x 190 cm. Australian Galleries …
Image above: installation view, Reveal 2022 painted steel sculpture 217 x 176 x 165 cm. We are pleased to …
Image above: Michael Le Grand Transit 2021 painted steel 12 x 22 x 13 cm Congratulations to Michael Le Grand …
Image above: Orest Keywan That Line 2023 steel 168 x 271 x 190cm Congratulations to Orest Keywan, Michael Snape and …
Image above: Andrew Antoniou Weird & Wonderful 2024 charcoal on paper 82 x 88 cm Congratulations to Andrew Antoniou who …
Image above: Christine Wrest-Smith Portrait of Susan Johnson oil on linen 122 x 92cm Congratulations to Christine Wrest-Smith who has been …
Image above: Deborah Williams The air smells different 2023 aquatint intalgio 53×39.5cm Congratulations to Deborah Williams, Martin King and Phillip …
Above image details: Jenny Rodgerson Mum’s orange cardigan 2024 oil on linen 60 x 40 cm Congratulations to Jenny Rodgerson and …
Image above: Sarah Tomasetti From Balpatta X 2024 145 x 150 cm pigment oil and marble dust on fresco Congratulations to Holly …
Image above (left to right): Graeme Drendel Portrait of Rick 2024 oil on canvas 41 x 31 cm | Michelle Hiscock …
Image above: Janet Luxton Giant Australian Cuttlefish 2021 oil on canvas 120x160cm Congratulations to Janet Luxton who has had two …
Above image: Wayne Eager, Allegory I 2023 oil on linen 95 x 133 cm Wayne Eager was interviewed by Janet …
Image above: Marina Strocchi The vineyards of Madden’s Lane 2023 acrylic on linen 122 x 152 cm Congratulations to Kate …