Lot 68

Work is as new. Unframed, mounted on foamcore.


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This elegantly balanced work combines light sketching with a sophisticated gouache application.

John Dudley is an emerging artist working primarily with gouache, greylead pencil and ink on paper. Previous work had a figurative emphasis, with a focus on architecture, landscapes and animals. More recently, he has started small abstract paintings and drawings with a spatial approach, built up layer upon layer with striking blocks of colour. His practice maintains the fine detail he is known for, which economically conveys information and captures depth, perspective and structure with minimal marks on the page. Dudley has worked at the Arts Project Australia studio since 2017 and has been featured at Arts Project Australia's yearly Annual Gala exhibitions.