Artist’s Statement
Gary’s art is immediately identifiable, with a deep connection to the outback landscape and a passion for the history of Australia.
Biography
Gary is a full-time artist, residing in Maleny in Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland, where his family dates back four generations. It is here that he has been inspired to use a colourful and dramatic approach to his varied subjects.
Influences
Gary was born in Brisbane where, in his teens, he received private art tuition from the late David Fowler. An early career as a cartographer, then as an illustrator and working in the graphics industry is evident in his use of colour and composition. His extensive travels have given Gary a love of the Australian landscape that has been the central theme for this artwork for over five decades.
Exhibitions
When Gary is not in the field or in the studio painting, he sustains a busy schedule travelling for inspirational subjects and exhibiting his works. As a well-recognised and professional Australian artist, his work has been acquired for private, corporate and educational institution collections in Australia and overseas. Most recently for Westfield and Lend Lease.
Gary has competed and attained awards in many art competitions spanning the last 50 years. Most recently, Gary as been a finalist in the prestigious Hornsby Art Prize and the Sunshine Coast Art Prize. He is highly sort after to judge art competitions.Website
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Gary Myers
Hideaway Beach
95 x 95 x 4 cm Framed: 95 x 95 x 4 cm Original Acrylic on Canvas $5,200.00