#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

The left side is 48 x 48 inches /121

” The scraping and sanding creates a variety of different textures and leads to the emergence of unexpected forms

creating works that are defined by their complexity and depth

#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