Curator Notes
“One simply needs to look at the accolades Chape has gathered to see the depth of his accomplishment as a photographer. His breathtaking aerial viewpoints offer a skilful glimpse at life from an unusual perspective.”
Print
Print
Collectable Artists
Collectable Artists
Handpicked by Bluethumb’s curators to showcase artists who’ve had success in major art prizes or in the collection of famous institutions...read more
Brett Jarrett
Narrawong, southwest Victoria
Curator Notes
“A master wildlife artist‚ as well as a guide and field biologist in the polar regions for many years‚ Brett has become the most travelled and experienced of Australia’s modern day animal painters. His work has been accepted four times by the prestigious United States Society of Animal Artists annual exhibition and national tour.”
Photograph
A$2,040
Curator Notes
“Renowned photographer, Cardwell explores human perceptions and the serenity of nature using painterly concepts of placement, colour and design.”
Melissa Ritchie
Wollongong‚ NSW
Curator Notes
“Creating artworks that delight, Melissa has been a finalist in many of Australia’s top art prizes, including the Archibald, Eutick Memorial, Black Swan, Portia Geach and Kennedy awards.”
Ken Done
The Rocks, Sydney
Awards
Order of Australia (A.M.) for services to Art Design and Tourism 1992
Curator Notes
“Internationally renowned and respected, and one of Australia's most famous artists. The true master of bold colour.”
Notable Collections
Sydney Olympic Games 2000
Acrylic
A$7,580
Gone to
SA
Gone to SA
Awards
Bluethumb Art Prize 2020 - Winner of the Abstract Category Award
Curator Notes
“Part of a long, family dynasty of exquisite artists, Taylor-Ware's works are as culturally-significant as they are colourful and awe-inspiring.”
Print
Print
Ross Morgan
Adelaide, South Australia
Curator Notes
“Illustrator, book author and fine artist, Morgan is fascinated with the visual narrative, developing curious characters and environments which mesmerise and delight.”
Curator Notes
“A bold portrait painter and street artist, Marieka blends abstraction and photorealism to evoke the Pointillist and Impressionist movements with a contemporary, often theatrical, twist.”
