Gene A'Hern 2017 Exhibition Catalogue

Gene A’Hern, Ezekiel (2017), Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas, 153.5 x 183cm

FOR NOW GENE A’HERN 27 SEPTEMBER - 14 OCTOBER 2017

FOR NOW GENE A’HERN PREVIEW CATALOGUE Opening Night: Wednesday 27 September 2017, 6 - 8pm 27 September - 14 October 2017, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm 76 Paddington St Paddington NSW 2021 RSVP 02 9660 7799 Piermarq is proud to present For Now, the first solo exhibition by local emerging painter and sculptor Gene A’Hern. A’Hern is a hugely promising addition to the Sydney art scene, having recently graduated from the National Art School, where he was a recipient of two major prizes for painting.

Created in his quiet studio in the heart of the Blue Mountains, Gene A’Hern’s latest body of work is an autobiographical illustration of his present meditations and discoveries. His bold abstract works explore the impermanence of time, and reflect the importance of being present in the moment.

A’Hern conceptualises the value of time as “life’s currency” and this notion underpinned the painting process for this series. His paintings are honest, emotive and spontaneous. They are full of light, vibrant colour and expressive mark-making.

Gene A’Hern’s art-making process is intimately entwined with his dyslexia and discovering that the way he views the world is unique. Even after investing in dyslexic glasses, he chooses not to use them while painting, as the resulting work would be interpretations of a reality that is not his own.

A’Hern’s dyslexia has taught him to embrace the uncertainty and vulnerability of his artistic expression without fear of imperfection.

For Now is an invitation into the world of this young talent and the many unplanned moments of abstract expression that manifest on the canvas.

For Now opens on Wednesday 27 September 2017, 6 – 8pm, and runs until Saturday 14 October 2017.

GENE A’HERN Painter and sculptor Gene A’Hern (b. 1993), is a graduate of the National Art School and a hugely promising addition to the Sydney art scene. As an accomplished drawer and draftsman A’Hern’s visual language is not a rejection of realism but its sublimation. A’Hern creates abstract assemblages of colour, form and gesture to comment on the internal dialogue and spiritual relationship we have with our surroundings, as seen in his “At the Table” series.

EXHIBITIONS 2017 For Now, Piermarq 2016 Graduate Show, The National Art School 2016 Rodeo Sideshow, Piermarq 2016 Undergraduate Show, The National Art School 2016 Imitation Green Cordial, Stairwell Gallery, The National Art School AWARDS 2016 Robin Gibson Gallery New Talent Award 2016 Parkers Sydney Fine Art Painting Award 3rd Year 2010 The Sam Griffin People’s Choice Award

Artist Gene A’Hern

Ezekiel (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 153.5 x 183cm

Ezekiel II (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 123.5 x 183.5cm

Aurora (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 129 x 159cm

Pass Over (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 129 x 159cm

For Now (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 113 x 180cm

Sun and Wheel (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel & pastel on canvas 123 x 150cm

Gabriel (2017) Acrylic, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 150.5 x 123cm

Red (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 112.5 x 119.5cm

Through the River (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel, pastel & charcoal on canvas 120 x 120cm

Untitled (2017) Acrylic, oil, enamel & pastel on canvas 120 x 120cm

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