Malcolm Poole

Media Release

What do a gay former butcher, a school teacher, and the great Australian bushland have in common?

Malcolm Poole, one time high-society butcher, and part-time English teacher, Loris Quantock are exhibiting at London’s Menier Gallery with a show inspired by the Australian bush.

Titled “Two for the Road”, this exhibition is the first in a series to be held at the Menier Gallery featuring the works of Sydney’s most famous colony of artists, the Lennox Street Studios. Operating on similar lines to London’s artist - run Cable Street Studios, Lennox Street is regarded as the home of innovative art in inner city Sydney.

Both artists draw inspiration from the rugged Australian landscape.

Malcolm often uses aerial photography as a starting point. His work takes the viewer on a spin through abstract oil painted landscapes, each with their distorted perspectives, tilted angles and hidden images.

"I view landscapes from above. I use maps and photographs and then I distort the image by playing with the perspective. Each piece starts small and then I transfer the image onto larger canvases. I use oil paint to create my aerial landscapes." Malcolm says.

Loris’s award-winning paintings and assemblages of found natural objects show a three dimensional take on the bush in a series of delicate works that have been meticulously created.

The materials I use in my assemblages are collected on long walks through woodland areas that hold a special significance for me. My latest series of paintings are based on my assemblages and they reflect the rich colours of the Australian landscape. Loris said.

Two For The Road will opened by, His Excellency Mr. John Dauth LVO High Commissioner for Australia on Tuesday September 28 from 5pm – 8pm.

Menier Gallery 51 Southwark Street London SE1 1RU
Tel: 020 74073222 Fax: 020 74037721
www.meniergallery.co.uk/

Exhibition Dates: 27th September to 2nd October, 10am to 6pm

Contact: Loris Quantock lorisq@yahoo.com
www.loris-quantock.blogspot.com/

Contact: Malcolm Poole mmcpoole@yahoo.com
www.malcolmpooleart.com.au