Our 'First Mondays' session at the Art Gallery on December 4 was a most enjoyable morning. We were lucky to meet an artist with two works of art completed recently at the request of the Gallery. Mark Dober has painted what you could call a portrait of Winton Wetlands in gouache and watercolours. He has produced two exceptional paintings full of interest and detail. These are large paintings in which Mark has endeavoured to give an impression of Winton and in effect capture the essence of the land. He has tried hard to get the colours and idea of the area as he sees it and we admire him for this.
Image - Benalla Art Gallery Facebook Page, 24 November 2023
Mark also showed us examples of his other work on landscapes in various parts of Victoria. These are more detailed than his portraits of Winton. We have to note that his portrait of Winton was done in en plein air as quickly as possible and the other works he showed were done in the studio after some reflection and re organisation of the landscape. More orthodox works of art but nevertheless giving a good comparison between the two styles.
Mark Dober 'Gully - Chewton' 2021 Watercolour on paper
(Image--Benalla Art Gallery Website)
(Image--Benalla Art Gallery Website)
The 'Mark Dober: Wetlands' exhibition, which runs until the 18th February, is well worth looking at. It runs until the 18th Feb 2024.
Coming up at 'First Mondays' on 5th February 2024, artist Chris O’Brien will be in conversation with an Arts Project Australia staff artist, coinciding with his exhibition Oh, the places I’ve seen! Meet other members after the session over coffee at the Gallery's Munro and Sargent Cafe.
Neville Gibb
Coming up at 'First Mondays' on 5th February 2024, artist Chris O’Brien will be in conversation with an Arts Project Australia staff artist, coinciding with his exhibition Oh, the places I’ve seen! Meet other members after the session over coffee at the Gallery's Munro and Sargent Cafe.
Neville Gibb
