#1183 gouache & oil pastels on canvas Brent Hallard is an Australian

Brent Hallard is an Australian - born artist and co organiser of The Shape of Things

Although his works are hung flat on the wall

This is edition 1/6

Each layer is allowed to shine through the next

This painting was created while she was in New England

#1183 gouache & oil pastels on canvas Brent Hallard is an AustralianBoecker begins each new work by penciling in his composition. But the work ultimately is about the colors and layers that will evolve on the surface over time. He builds his paint up in a slow process, adding layers of color then partially removing them, allowing the echoes of erosion to remain visible in the final work. The gradual accumulation of pigment conveys a visual sense of depth, while also communicating a bittersweet emotional feeling that