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Graeme Rowe
[edit]Graeme Rowe (1952–2025) was an Australian abstract artist known for his innovative techniques and philosophical approach to painting. His work emphasized the tactile relationship between artist and medium, contributing significantly to Australia's contemporary art scene.
Early life and education
[edit]Rowe was born in 1952 in Nyah, western Victoria, Australia, on Wadi Wadi Country.[1] He studied at the Canberra School of Art and earned a Diploma in Art and Design from Deakin University.[2]
Artistic style
[edit]Rowe's work is characterized by its abstract nature, often utilizing paint, texta, or pen on paper or canvas. He emphasized painting "in the linen" rather than merely on it, reflecting his belief in creating a changeable space within the artwork.[3] According to a 2025 tribute published by Helgoland, Rowe's work embodied "the maximal expression of the art for art’s sake," striving to create "artefacts of the very element which makes us human—our freedom and capacity to make an appeal to pleasure."[1]
Exhibitions
[edit]Rowe held numerous solo exhibitions, particularly at BRIGHTSPACE in St Kilda, Melbourne. Notable exhibitions include:
- Goldmind (2016)[4]
- Hard Rubbish (2014)[5]
- New Babel (2012)[6]
- Monkey See, Monkey Do (2009)
- Nothing to Declare but My Flowers (2007)
His works were also exhibited at Libby Edwards Galleries and Qdos Arts.[2][3]
Notable works
[edit]One of Rowe’s significant pieces, Dignity and Gravity (1987), is part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection. The oil on canvas work measures 238.0 × 213.2 cm and exemplifies his exploration of abstract expression.[7]
Legacy
[edit]Rowe’s contributions to Australian abstract art are noted for their emphasis on material engagement, surface dynamism, and a philosophical return to aesthetics over political or narrative content. His late works, champion "the meditative power of the surface" as central to modern artistic expression.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "In Tribute to Graeme Rowe: 1952–2025". Helgoland. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Graeme Rowe". Libby Edwards Galleries. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Graeme Rowe Profile". Qdos Arts. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Goldmind – Graeme Rowe". BRIGHTSPACE. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Hard Rubbish – Graeme Rowe". BRIGHTSPACE. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "New Babel – Graeme Rowe". BRIGHTSPACE. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Dignity and Gravity". National Gallery of Victoria. Retrieved 28 April 2025.