Peter Rowe
Artist Statement
This series of paintings has a focus on both the study and application of colour theory principles within an asymmetrical design framework. The paintings utilize a black ground to maximise the force of colour intensity by perceptually making the colour appear lighter and brighter on an increased surface area. A range of geometric design treatments and formats clash, hit and collide with each other to produce an often frenetic and energetic composition. The subtext alludes to the diversity of media and communication modes that envelop our daily lives and our constant endeavours to process and understand rapid technological developments. This information environment is all embracing and can be discordant, fragmented, challenging and often contradictory. The Balance Series takes elements from his geometric vocabulary and organises them into combinations and columns that are delicately and often precariously and paradoxically balanced.
Artist Biography
Peter Rowe is a mature artist, who works with acrylic paint on canvas from a studio on the Mornington Peninsula. His artistic career evolved from five years training in undergraduate/post graduate studies at the VCA followed by teacher training at the SCV. His artwork has a clear focus on colour theory studied over decades and a fascination with the interaction of colours within an edgy and controlled design format. Throughout his artistic career he has continually operated as a professional artist whilst at different times holding lecturing and managerial positions within the TAFE system and being director of a niche international cultural/arts travel company.
Contact
Phone : (03) 9482 3550
mail@redgallery.com.au
Address
157 St Georges Rd
Fitzroy North, Victoria, 3068
Map
How to get here
Tram: Route 11
Stop 21 just north of Edinburgh Gardens
Melway Ref: 30B12
Parking in nearby streets
Bus: 504 (Reid Street)
Acrylic on Canvas
51 x 30 cm