By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
ASIAN-inspired art will be the focus of an exhibition opening in Olinda later this month.
Emerald based artist John Dudley is proudly exhibiting his most recent works in “Echoes of Cathay – Recollections of a Sinophile,” drawing on his experiences studying the oriental painting techniques of both China and Japan.
The exhibition opened on Sunday 14 December. The opening featured Connie Walker OAM, co-founder and first president of the Waverley Arts Society, as a guest speaker. Both John and his artist wife, June Burnett, were members of the prestigious “Twenty Melbourne Painters Society” until their retirement in 2014.
John has developed his own unique style of Chinese abstracts, drawing the praise and admiration of many who view his art. He has studied with artists such as Shirley Bourne OAM and Brian Gilligan.
The exhibition will run until mid-January. Opening hours are 10am-5pm every day except Tuesday. Arvy’s Place Gallery and Fine Framing is located at 540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda. For more information contact 9751 0566.
