This was another exhibition at Tandanya that I saw. Christopher Crebbin is a local artist and painter also known by his Aboriginal name, Burthumarr meaning Brolga. This is his 11th exhibition in his 11th year as a professional artist and held in 2011, so I think 'Eleven' is a very fitting name.
Full Moon, 2011
acrylic on canvas
Ochre Turtles, 2010
acrylic, ochre, mica
Yellow Serpent, 2010
acrylic on canvas
Serpent Rising, 2009
(This one wasn't actually in the exhibition but I thought it illustrated the beautiful detail and bold colour he often uses)
The first paintings I saw as I walked in this exhibition were a series focused on serpents. These couple of paintings set the atmosphere with their vibrancy and bold colour. The artist seemed to set a mood through his paintings and they all share a common theme of the natural Australian environment. I noticed that he used acrylic paint in all of the displayed works, but he also used other materials such as ochre, mica and metal base on others. I think by using these materials he adds earthly textures to his paintings. I also like the clean, clear colour in each artwork and the attention to detail.
There were four paintings in the collection called the ‘Tree Protest Series’ that reflected the beauty of Australian wildlife, as well as the destruction caused by bushfires. They were also about trees being chopped down and animals losing their homes, followed by regrowth. Trees are, in fact, a focus throughout the exhibition as a way of resembling life and healing. The ocean is also strongly represented throughout his works, and the vibrancy of the blues which he uses to depict the water is very striking. I really enjoyed this whole exhibition.
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