Paintings by Michael Kelly and Bronzes by Alan Somerville 2023

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Michael Kelly | Sanctuary

A new exhibition of paintings by Michael Kelly that gently and wistfully observe secluded landscapes and personal sanctuaries of an often hidden Sydney. The paintings are safe havens and invite the viewer to identify with and find shelter within the urban and parkland subjects represented.

'Sanctuary: a place of refuge, a sacred place. Just as a painting can be a sanctuary, a place to retreat into, the act of painting itself offers sanctuary and something sacred, outside of time and self. These works invite the viewer to venture into the paintings and find their own place of sanctuary.' - Michael Kelly, 2023

Alan Somerville | Bronzes

An exhibition of bronze sculptures by renowned Sydney sculptor, Alan Somerville. Alan has assembled some of his favourite figurative representations - of flamenco and ballet dancers, horses and riders, life studies and personages of portent - all with his characteristic emotional depth.

'As a figurative artist I aim to capture the essence of the subject based on strong form. Movement, energy and emotion are very important. I strive for these qualities in my work and value them above absolute anatomical correctness and overworked highly detailed finishing which often destroys spontaneity and feeling. Good art and sculpture should test the viewer's imagination.' - Alan Somerville, 2023