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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." |