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Pete Finlay

Dual Nature

Where
409 Victoria Ave
Chatswood NSW 2067
Australia
Art Space on The Concourse
When

Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am to 5pm Wednesday 9 April to Sunday 27 April

Cost

Free

A collection of landscape paintings on the dual nature of the painting surface and layers of seeing. 

The harbour foreshore is a world of differences, the constant change in tide, light and air. I paint the differences between these things, their dual nature. The painting surface and harbour surface is an expression of life’s inherent duality and fragility.

A dual encounter in these large diptychs, is a far experience of observed landscape in light fragments and the near experience of heart felt brush mark paint layers.

Artist:

Pete Finlay is a Sydney-based painter whose work is deeply rooted in the discovery and vitality of the natural world. His paintings emerge from the powerful connection he feels with the landscape, particularly along the foreshore, capturing the essence of these places and translating them into vivid creations. This initial spark of inspiration is honed and refined through a thoughtful studio process.

After years of working in art and creative direction, Pete pursued formal studies in painting, earning a Master of Art in Painting. He views painting as a courageous and transformative endeavour – one that invites both personal exploration and shared experience. His work has been featured in numerous public and private exhibitions, including shows at Sydney galleries, art fairs, charity art group exhibitions, and notable venues such as the Willoughby Incinerator Art Space and the Concourse Art Space.

Guided by intuition, Pete believes that art has the power to transcend boundaries, offering viewers a unique perspective that allows them to experience the world in new and transformative ways.

Image: Pete Finlay, Foreshore Walk, 2024, oil on canvas

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