Melbourne, 6 Feb 2024 — 24 Feb 2024

35 Derby Street [PO Box 1183], Collingwood 3066

Figures
- Jenny Rodgerson

Figures presents a magnificent series of large-scale nudes by painter Jenny Rodgerson, which highlight her masterful ability to express the essence of the human form through nuanced light and shade, expressive brushstrokes and bold colour harmonies. These captivating works are exhibited alongside a collection of oils portraying the artist’s beloved dogs, their languid forms in interplay with vibrantly coloured Baluch rugs and kilims.

‘The human figure is so complex and interesting to paint. Painting one on one with a model is intense, there is always movement which challenges you to look and focus. The eye never settles on the whole all at once, but darts from one area to another. Painting from life captures this energy – there is always a degree of looseness or movement.

I try not to over intellectualize what I see but rather respond to what is in front of me. It is a play between the sitter, the artist and the illusive creativity that comes from being in the present moment. The body is a vessel for consciousness and I am fascinated by what it can express. The angles, shapes and colours of the human body with light on it is endlessly interesting and beautiful to me.’  – Jenny Rodgerson, 2024

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Jenny Rodgerson & Peter Wegner – Finalists in The Lester Prize 2024

Above image details: Jenny Rodgerson Mum’s orange cardigan  2024 oil on linen 60 x 40 cm Congratulations to Jenny Rodgerson and …

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Michelle Hiscock and Jenny Rodgerson – Finalists in the 2023 Portia Geach Memorial Award

Image: Jenny Rodgerson  Self portrait with mudras  2023  oil on linen  165 x 107 cm Congratulations to Michelle Hiscock and …

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Jenny Rodgerson – Highly Commended in 2023 Naked & Nude Art Prize

Jenny Rodgerson  Languid line 2  oil on linen  110 x 220 cm. Congratulations to Jenny Rodgerson, who has been highly …

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Orest Keywan, Michael Snape and Ayako Saito – Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival

Image above: Orest Keywan  That Line 2023  steel  168 x 271 x 190cm   Congratulations to Orest Keywan, Michael Snape and …

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Andrew Antoniou – Finalist in the Kedumba Drawing Award 2024

Image above: Andrew Antoniou Weird & Wonderful  2024 charcoal on paper 82 x 88 cm Congratulations to Andrew Antoniou who …

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Christine Wrest-Smith – finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize 2024

Image above: Christine Wrest-Smith Portrait of Susan Johnson oil on linen 122 x 92cm Congratulations to Christine Wrest-Smith who has been …

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Deborah Williams, Martin King and Phillip Edwards – finalists in Pro Hart Outback Art Prize

Image above: Deborah Williams The air smells different 2023 aquatint intalgio 53×39.5cm Congratulations to Deborah Williams, Martin King and Phillip …

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Holly Grace & Sarah Tomasetti – Finalists in the 2024 Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize

Image above: Sarah Tomasetti From Balpatta X 2024 145 x 150 cm pigment oil and marble dust on fresco Congratulations to Holly …

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2024 Salon des Refusés at S.H. Ervin Gallery

Image above (left to right): Graeme Drendel Portrait of Rick  2024 oil on canvas 41 x 31 cm | Michelle Hiscock …

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Janet Luxton – Finalist in the Artists for Conservation International Exhibition

Image above:  Janet Luxton  Giant Australian Cuttlefish  2021  oil on canvas  120x160cm Congratulations to Janet Luxton who has had two …

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Wayne Eager – Interview in Studio National

Above image: Wayne Eager, Allegory I  2023 oil on linen 95 x 133 cm Wayne Eager was interviewed by Janet …

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Omina Art Prize Finalists – Kate Hudson, Martin King, Robin Stewart and Marina Strocchi

Image above: Marina Strocchi The vineyards of Madden’s Lane 2023 acrylic on linen 122 x 152 cm Congratulations to Kate …

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Jennifer Keeler-Milne – Ravenswood Art Prize Finalist

Congratulations to Jennifer Keeler – Milne for being selected as a finalist in the Ravenswood Art Prize 2024 for her …

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