Nick Howson uncovers visual poetry and rich beauty from his surroundings. Captivating patterns and vibrant colour harmonies emerge from the everyday scenes of modern life.
In his recent series of paintings Howson continues to explore his beloved hometown of Melbourne and its landmarks, through the unique lens of life during the pandemic. He spent a lot of time exploring the city during the recent lockdowns, describing it as “a surreal place of totally empty streets for as far as could see, huge buildings with no one in them, no cars; silence.”
Howson poignantly captures the mood of a city in waiting; empty streets and roads are viewed at a distance; familiar icons such as Flinders Street Station and the NGV stand majestic and alone. In many of these works, when people gather it is to buy groceries, to queue for vaccines, or to protest; yet also, comfortingly, they come together to go fishing or to watch a game of football.
These sensitively observed works in Howson’s characteristic allegorical style, sometimes sombre in tone, often uplifting and humorous, evoke a deep sense of warmth and compassion, offering the artist’s personal observations and insights into our shared human experience.
Image above: Sue Anderson Christmas Island Pipistrelle coloured pencil on paper 30.5 x 22 cm ‘Extinct’ is a recently published book by …
Nick Howson, renowned for his murals on the streets of Richmond, has recently taken to spray painting the bollards in …
Rodney Pople, Hopes and Dreams (2019-20), oil on wood, diptych, 45 x 65cm Congratulations to artists Rodney Pople and Nick Howson who …
Image above: Deborah Williams The air smells different 2023 aquatint intalgio 53×39.5cm Congratulations to Deborah Williams, Martin King and Phillip …
Image above: Salvatore Zofrea Catching fire-flies in summer from the series Appassionata: one hundred woodcuts no.15. 1994–1999 Jelutong woodblock 40 …
Image above: Collection in focus exhibition image from Golburn Regional Gallery Collection in focus: Golburn Regional Gallery 5 July — …
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 …
Congratulations to Jennifer Keeler – Milne for being selected as a finalist in the Ravenswood Art Prize 2024 for her …