• Saturday, May 31, 2025

• 3:00 PM—-4:30 PM

• Scieppan Gallery (map)

• Free entry

Discover the Artistic Vision Behind ENGAGING WITH LANDSCAPE

Join us for an exclusive artist talk with Chris Gentle, whose solo exhibition Engaging with Landscape explores the thoughtful dialogue between nature, memory, and visual perception. In this intimate event, Chris will discuss the ideas and processes that inform his artwork, revealing how his reflective approach captures subtle interactions between human emotion and natural scenery, inviting contemplation and connection.

About Artist

Chris Gentle is a British-born Australian artist whose practice focuses on evocative abstract landscapes. Trained in painting, drawing, sculpture, and lithography, he immigrated to Australia in 1967. His work reflects a deep engagement with the Australian landscape, capturing its beauty, fragility, and the passage of time. Beyond his art practice, Chris contributed as an educator and curator, teaching at the National Art School and the College of Fine Art, and directing the Ivan Dougherty Gallery.

Chris has exhibited widely across Australia, with works held in major collections including the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery. He has also co-authored the monograph on Alun Leach-Jones. His work continues to inspire, offering profound insights into the relationship between abstraction, emotion, and the natural world.