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Masterful painter Andrew McIlroy produces sophisticated canvasses which straddle traditional and modernist methodologies. Referencing Australian Colonialism and the forefathers of the landscape tradition, McIlroy’s concern with atmosphere, golden light and voluminous skies forms a bridge with contemporary figuration. As McIlroy explains, "My inspiration is simple. To create a beautiful contemporary work that is tangible, familiar and enduring. My struggle then is to capture 'Australianness' without reacting against European influences or composition."

Art Equity, Sydney

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