Richard Morris 25 August - 19 September, 2007

Cuttings

 

 

 

Artist Statement


For some time now I have utilized a methodology for my paintings which involves discreet stages of production. I begin by painting un-stretched boards, which when dry, are cut into smaller rectilinear components with a table saw and a guillotine. I then assemble these components into new configurations, and may continue to apply paint to them. I find this working procedure affords me opportunities to combine gestural and automatic mark making, with more delayed editorial considerations, resulting in works which vary in their emphasis between surface, and illusion. The works tend to embody for me subjective recollections, and a sense of place which I may be familiar with, alongside their essentially Formal properties.

Richard Morris
August, 2007

 

 

 

Fire Crossing

 

Firebird

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pathfinder 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Whale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Dreaming

 

Giddy Shale

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hull

 


 

Richard Morris

Born 1964

Education and Tertiary Qualifications
'99-'02
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1995
1990 
1985
1981
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Thesis title: "A structural dialogue 
between painting practice and established film practice".  Exhibition title: Sticks and Flicks
Graduate Diploma in Art (Painting), University of Newcastle, NSW
Bachelor of Education, Secondary specialization: Art, Avondale College, Cooranbong, NSW
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship, Brisbane Technical College,QLD
Senior Certificate, St Peter's Lutheran College, Brisbane, QLD

Solo Exhibitions
2007
2002 
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2000
1998
1997  
1995 
1995
1995
1994 
1992
Robin Gibson Galley, Sydney
"Sticks and Flicks" (Exhibition for the Award of Doctor of Philosophy), School of Fine Art Gallery, 
The University of Newcastle, NSW 
Richard Morris, (Recent Paintings), Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Richard Morris, (Recent Paintings), Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Introducing Richard Morris, Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Administration Building Exhibition, Avondale College, Cooranbong, NSW
32nd Anniversary Exhibition, Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
Hunter Teacher's Exhibition, Cottage Gallery, Toronto, NSW
Foyer Exhibition, University of Newcastle, NSW
Richard Morris, (Paintings and Ceramics), McWhirters Art Space, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD
Group Exhibitions
2001
2000
2000
2000 
1999
1998
1997 
1997
1996
1996
1996
1995 
1995
1995 
1995
1995
1995
1995
1994
1994
1992
1992 
1990
Collector's Choice, Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
The New Millennium Show, Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
Summer Show, Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Synchronicity, Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Delicious, Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
The Director's Cut, Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
The Director's Cut, Beatty Gallery, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Maitland Art Award, Maitland Regional Show, Newcastle, NSW
The Menkens Art Award, Newcastle, NSW
Collector's Choice, Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle Art Award, Newcastle Regional Show, NSW
Logan Art Award, Brisbane, QLD
32nd Anniversary Show, Von Bertouch Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
Hunter Teachers' Exhibition, Cottage Gallery, Toronto, NSW
Wyong Art Award, Wyong Art Festival, Wyong, NSW
Newcastle Art Award, Newcastle Regional Art Show, Newcastle, NSW
Maitland Art Award, Maitland Regional Show, NSW
Mareeba Art Award, Mareeba, NSW
Splinters, Exhibition for the Award, Graduate Diploma in Art, University of Newcastle, NSW
University of Newcastle Acquisitive art prize, Student Union building
Cairns Art Award, Cairns Regional Gallery, Cairns, QLD
Townsville Art Award, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville, QLD
Borderlands, Exhibition for the Award, Bachelor of Education, Secondary Specialization: 
Art, Avondale College, Cooranbong, NSW
Reviews
2002
1998

1997
1996 
 
1995
1995
1995 
1991
Newcastle Herald, article, "Painterly Intersections", Jill Stowell, 9 August
Sydney Morning Herald, Metro section feature "Painting - You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet", 
Sebastian Smee, 7 August
Sydney Morning Herald, Article "Pitch Perfect", Bruce James, 24 October
Newcastle Herald, article and photograph "Hanging Around an Annual Art Tradition", 
Darren Pateman, 22 October
Newcastle Herald, article "Glut of Stimulating Art", Jill Stowell, 15 March
The Post, article "A Chance to Potter About in the Vineyards all 	Weekend", Kylie Miller, 12 March
Periphery; Issue 22, article "Splinters", Annette Larkin, February
The Northern Times, article "Richard Builds a Career in Art", Wendy Hughes, 6 November
Prizes
1996 
1995
Highly Commended, Newcastle Regional Art Show, Open Section
First Prize, Mareeba Art Award, Recycled Section
Scholarships
'99 - '02Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
Collections
Chase Manhattan Bank
Wollongong City Art Gallery
The University of Newcastle
Avondale College
Anne Von Bertouch estate collection
Private Collections in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane


 
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