Nicholas Harding:
Drawn to Paint

National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery
15 January - 7 March 2010 

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The National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery is committed to highlighting the works of Australian artists, in particular those who have not received adequate attention from larger institutions.  In its mission to conserve natural, built and cultural heritage, the National Trust aims to promote the idea of a sense of place and the importance of recognising and preserving unique places. Artist, Nicholas Harding, documents a distinctly Australian sense of place, in particular Sydney, from its sun drenched beaches and industrial settings to its spectacular flora.  The Australian psyche is also captured in Harding’s many portraits including those of well known personalities such as Robert Drewe, Margaret Whitlam, Margaret Olley, Robert Dickinson and his Archibald Prize winning work of actor John Bell as King Lear.

S.H. Ervin Gallery’s 2010 summer exhibition, NICHOLAS HARDING: Drawn to paint, survey’s Harding’s artistic practice, from 1984 to 2009. This is the first exhibition to showcase the works of this highly regarded artist over a twenty-five year period and covers Harding’s diverse themes of practice - landscapes and industry to portraits and still life. Known predominantly as a painter, this is also the first exhibition to cover Harding’s practice of drawing as both a critical gathering of observations that inform his paintings, as well as equally important artworks. Drawn to paint, explores the artist’s mark making in addition to his recognisable tactile paint application.

 

NICHOLAS HARDING: Drawn to paint is curated by Steven Alderton. 
The exhibition is accompanied by a full colour catalogue
(available from Gallery Shop January 15 2010)

 

This exhibition has been generously supported by Rex Irwin Art dealer and Philip Bacon Galleries.

 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11.00am– 5.00pm (last admission/s 30 mins before closing)
Closed Mondays & Public Holidays.
Entry Fees: $7, $5 seniors & concessions, $4 national trust members.
Group bookings & school tours available. Bookingsessential.
Education Officer: Tel: 9258 0122 (Tuesday – Friday)
Media Manager: Tel: 9258 0150 (Monday – Wednesday)
Public Program: Sundays at 3pm - series of Guest Talks with exhibiting artists & their sitters*
(*subject to availability and may change without notice)
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Parking: limited spaces onsite for Gallery & Trust Café visitors

Location: (end of ) Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW

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