"Ocean of Eyes" celebrates the work of late Brisbane-based artist, Gordon Shepherdson (1934 - 2019). Renowned for his expressionist paintings, Shepherdson's subjects are often set against dark, deep backgrounds that enrich the haunting quality of his work. Influenced by his affinity for nature, Shepherdson draws upon the poetic possibilities of the passage of tides, winds and seasons to speak of humanity's journey through life. Having spent significant time on Redlands Coast, "Ocean of...
More Description"Ocean of Eyes" celebrates the work of late Brisbane-based artist, Gordon Shepherdson (1934 - 2019). Renowned for his expressionist paintings, Shepherdson's subjects are often set against dark, deep backgrounds that enrich the haunting quality of his work. Influenced by his affinity for nature, Shepherdson draws upon the poetic possibilities of the passage of tides, winds and seasons to speak of humanity's journey through life. Having spent significant time on Redlands Coast, "Ocean of Eyes" explores the artist's intimate understanding of the geography, skies, and animals of the local area and their influence on his wider practice.