Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Using a sumptuous color palette, rich in ochre and crimsons, Australian-born Stewart Forrest paints his subjects as nature creates them, with an element of divine dynamism. Working on large canvases, Forrest boldly experiments with paint, espousing his freedom as a human and artist to explore the vast terrain of creative expression. Exploring a range of subjects taken from his psyche and physical surroundings alike, the artist paints with an inspiring, refreshing vitality and an empowering sense of courage, portraying in paint what he experiences moment to moment. “I try to let the painting process and subject matter become the tools for extracting my underlying thoughts, masking them beneath the layers of paint, only to be sensed by the receptive viewer,” he explains. The layers of both paint and concept that animate these bold images make attentive, sensitive viewing more than worth the effort.
Many of his underlying inspirations are drawn from the theories of quantum physics and the fundamental patterns of nature. His recent fascinations with the process of decay manifested themselves through the depiction of abandoned farmhouses and industrial buildings, suggesting larger implications for the cultural institutions of religion and society.
Stewart Forrest first learned about art and its amazing potential from his mother. He resides in Bergen, Norway with his wife and children.
Joyce Asper
Agora Gallery-530 West 25th Street, New York
http://www.agora-gallery.com/
Phone: 212.226.4151 X 207
CV:
USA
2013 – Joint exhibition at AGORA GALLERY, Chelsea, New York
NORWAY
March 2013 - "Selected Works" Agora Gallery - New York -USA
Januar 2013 - "Selcted works" Voss
September 2012 – “Selected works” at Tre Brør,
July 2012 – Joint exhibition at Gallery Forrest – Shadeshape & Fineart
September 2011 – “Owned” at Gallery Forrest, Norway; Joint Exhibition
January 2011 – “Winter Works” at Glesvær Gallery, Norway; Joint Exhibition
November 2010 – “Figurative Light” at Gallery Forrest, Norway; Solo Exhibition
April 2010 – “Selected Works” at First Hotel Marin, Norway; Joint Exhibits
June 2009 – “Fractions of 3 Dimensions” at Gallery Forrest, Norway; Joint Exhibition
September 2006 – “Commission for 8 works” at Potet Kjelleren, Norway; Commission
July 2006 – “Strekens Dans” at Finken, Norway; Solo Exhibition
August 2005 – “Gallery Opening” at Tilsammans, Norway; Solo Exhibition
October 2005 – “Commission for 15 works” at BOHA, Norway; Commission
August 2004 – “Intellectual Fashion” at Northern Soul, Norway; Joint Exhibition
August 2003 – “Selected Works” at The Cut, Norway;
Juni 2002 – “Spirit of Science” at Hvaler Kulturhus, Norway; Solo Exhibition
Mai 2002 – “Commission for 4 works” at R&B Scooter, Norway; Commission
AUSTRALIA
September 1998 – “Communications” at Telcom competition Perth National Art Gallery, Perth; Joint Exhibition
March 1998 – “Selected Works” at The Barracks Art Gallery, Bunbury; Joint Exhibition
December 1997 – “Construct – Destruct” at Gelorup Council House, Gelorup; Solo Exhibition
August 1997 – “Wall Mural” at Capel Shire, Capel; Commission
March 1997 – “Commission for 2 works” for Southwest Recycle, Dardanup; Commission
Oktober 1996 – “Southwest Survey” at Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Bunbury; Joint Exhibition
April 1992 – “Bunbury Regional Art Show” at Bunbury Show grounds, Bunbury; Joint Exhibition
