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



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