CONTEMPORARY ART STOCKROOM Melanie McCollin Walker

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The Light Within

Drawing on a combination of memory, observation and emotional sensitivity McCollin-Walker’s evocative landscape paintings directly reference the beauty of the Tasmanian wilderness. Full of meticulous detail and a lightness of touch her fine, painterly technique provides a clear view into both the breathtaking splendour of these untamed places, as well as creating an opportunity for meditative contemplation. Atmospheric, light-filled and intricate, her images resonate with a sense of calm and inward reflection.

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Lighting The Way 2019 (left)

Artist statement 2019: The work is inspired by the west coast of Tasmania and is a correlation of elements from the Gordon River, Cradle Mountain and Frenchmans Cap. There is something quite humbling about the grandeur and reverend solitude of this rugged terrain and the enduring grace, strength and beauty of the river, with its ancient forests and hill sides that converge around the water’s edge. I am intrigued by the delicate balance of contrasts which shape the landscape, the way in which the light dances over tree tops and mountain sides, whilst dark shadows find their home in the furthest recesses of the river. I had an instant connection to this beautiful place, it’s remote nature was ideal for self discovery and the perfect place to get lost and found in equal measure.

Originally hailing from Barbados, with years of living in urban centres such as London and Singapore, McCollin-Walker now lives and works in Hobart, Tasmania. She has held numerous exhibitions in Australia and internationally including at the Australian High Commission in Singapore in 2013 and the Benetton Foundation as part of the Venice Bienale in 2015 . She has been the recipient of various residencies and a finalist in numerous awards, most recently including the Bull Bay Artist Residency, Bruny Island (2017) and the Cliftons Art Prize, Singapore (2016). Her work is represented in private and public collections internationally.

COLLECTIONS
Bruce Gosper Australian High Commissioner to Singapore Private Collection;
Guacoland Project, Tanjong Pagar Singapore; Wild Honey The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur; IQ Global
Group Sydney; The Luciano Benetton Foundation’s ‘Imago Mundi’ Italy; Telunas Resorts,
Indonesia; Wild Honey, Mandarin Gallery Singapore.

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Media Highlights

Untitled 1 2020
charcoal and graphite on 640gsm cotton paper
76cm x 56cm IN ARTIST'S STUDIO
$1,600 AUD

Untitled 3 2020
charcoal on 100% cotton paper
100cm x 71cm IN ARTIST'S STUDIO
$2,600 AUD

Untitled 5 2020
charcoal on 100% cotton paper
56cm x 76cm IN ARTIST'S STUDIO
$1,600 AUD

Untitled 4 2020
charcoal and ink on 100% cotton paper
71cm x 100cm IN ARTIST'S STUDIO
$2,600 AUD

Lighting The Way 2019
acrylic on linen
122cm x 198cm
$10,500 AUD

Safe Haven 2019
acrylic on Belgian linen
127cm x 137cm
$7,500 AUD

Quiet Reflection 2019
acrylic on linen
122cm x 158cm
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Meandering Embrace 2019
acrylic on linen
33cm x 34cm , framed
$1,100 AUD

A Glimmer of Hope 2019
acrylic on linen
33cm x 34cm , framed
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Homeward Bound 2019
Acrylic on Belgian linen
127cm x 122cm
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Untitled 2 2020
charcoal on 640gsm cotton paper
76cm x 56cm (framed 92 x 70cm)
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