Martin Bell makes his painting debut in his fifth solo exhibition with one monumental work on 75 ply panels arranged in a 5 x 15 formation, with an overall size 2.8 x 11.4 metres.
Batavia, an Allegory of Good and Bad Government, After Lorenzetti is a grand history painting executed in a free and vigorous cartoon-like style. Installed on the longest wall in Gallery 1, the painting synthesises scenes and images borrowed from myriad sources.
In addition, the painting encompasses characters drawn from the comic books and animation series of Bell’s childhood. Panel by panel, Bell built up the painting over a period of 12 months, moving between oil, acrylic, oil stick, crayon, ink and pencil, and using brushes, spray cans and an air gun.
The opening event is Saturday 19 October, 1pm-3pm.
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Location
Tolarno Galleries
level 5/104 Exhibition St
Melbourne 3000
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
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