WARATAH LAHY Not far from the truth 27 October to 21 November 2015
WARATAH LAHY Not far from the truth 27 October to 21 November 2015
My current work explores ideas of truth and distortion of memory. My images are derived from photographic documentation of events that are both personal yet ubiquitous. I focus on imagery which suggests a narrative, such as the open door, the empty room and the mirror, as well as looking for pattern, colour and repetition. The resulting painted images are not replicas of the photos; each is distorted and exaggerated in order to enhance a specific mood, feeling or interpretation of the scene. The differing scale of the paintings also addresses interpretation of memory - is a small painting more personal and private, is a large painting something to be shared? With this body of work I am asking: what is the truth? Is my memory the truth, or is the act of recreating a truth in itself?
Waratah Lahy, ‘Hobart Window’ 2015, oil on canvas, 80 x 56cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Double Stair’ 2015, oil on canvas, 140 x 110cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Untitled’ 2015, oil on linen, 20 x 25cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Memory Museum (Amelia & Laura)’ 2015, oil on canvas, 80 x 56cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Wall Flowers’ 2015, oil on linen, 39 x 28.5cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Window (Thinking of H.R.)’ 2015, oil on linen, 30 x 30cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Dawn’ 2015, oil on linen, 28 x 39cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Blind’ 2015, oil on linen, 70.5 x 66cm
Waratah Lahy, ‘Dusty Memories’ 2015, oil on linen, 81.5 x 64.5cm
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