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Brendon Darby – ‘Wet Paint’ – 15 to 31 March 2013
Brendon’s night kicked of 2013 with a big bang! Watch the video to see the exhibition highlights and a few words from Brendon and Trevor!
Brendon Darby @ TVH Gallery 2013 from Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery on Vimeo.
David Bromley in Canberra 8 – 10 February & The “Food Glorious Food” Series
TVH Gallery brought David Bromley to the ACT for an exhibition heralding Food!
Read the Canberra Times Feature on the series here.
We made new friends of Bromley and met old friends. We talked art at length as visitors stepped across from the Toulouse Lautrec Exhibition at the National Gallery to us at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra Gallery. Watch below to see an intimate video message from David and Yuge with highlights of the Canberra show throughout
David Bromley Canberra Canberra Exhibition 8-10 February 2013 from Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery on Vimeo.
‘THE 12 DAYS of CHRISTMAS’ 1-12 December 2012
What a great opening night, followed by 12 days of celebrating, one artist at a time!
We had a packed house of over 100 jubilant guests - drinking, eating, chatting and shopping. This year we had 12 distinct and spectacular artist’s who each painted 3 weeks under $5000 as their gift to their fans at the end of a great year.
Check out the exhibition here.
Day One - Anthony Breslin
Day Two - David Bromley
Day Three - Conchita Carambano
Day Four - Brendon Darby
Day Five - Peter Hudson
Day Six - Andrew ‘Grassi’ Kelaher
Day Seven - Jasper Knight
Day Eight - Lyne Marshall
Day Nine - Herman Pekel
Day Ten - Mackenzie Thorpe
Day Eleven - Anita West
Day Twelve - Stewart Westle
Looking forward to 2013!!! EEEK
Dr. Seuss @ The Sydney Opera House with Graphic Festival
Editorial from Timeout Magazine:
The Graphic Festival event, and the coinciding (free) Seuss retrospective exhibition in the Opera House’s western foyer, was made possible with the support of the Seuss estate’s Australian agent Trevor Harvey, whose Art of Dr Seuss gallery on Oxford Street is a shrine to the man not just as an illustrator, but as an artist. The gallery showcases Seuss’s sculpture, subdued ‘midnight paintings’ and editorial cartoons from the ’20s and ’30s, letting them jostle for space alongside the Cat in the Hat and other familiar characters.
Harvey talks passionately about Seuss – alternating between using his commonly known pen name and his birth name, Theodor Giesel – and his blend of surrealism and schoolboy doodling. Ultimately, though, he says, Seuss’s vision was unique. “That’s really the key that everyone looks for in a ground-breaking artist,” Harvey says. “Whether it be in dance, or in theatre, or in art, they’ve got to bring something else to the table that’s totally theirs.”
As you might expect, Harvey is also outspoken on what he sees as the abuse of the Seuss legacy in mediocre movie adaptations. “The Cat in the Hat made me cry,” he says, sincerely. “Audrey [Giesel’s widow, 90] tried to get it stopped, bless her heart. She’s on record as saying that Ted would have turned in his grave.”
But the twinkle is restored to Harvey’s eyes when conversation turns to the Graphic Festival project. “They’re a wonderful, creative bunch of people,” he says. “They get it.” Dr Seuss Meets Elefant Traks promises to inspire a deeper appreciation of Seuss with a modern all-ages audience while, crucially, remaining true to his spirit. “Seuss was fearless. That’s what’s wonderful about true creatives. And, the way I see it, Elefant Traks are fearless too. They’re going to do something very original, very creative, very Seussian. And I think he’d approve.”
See full article https://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/art/events/32650/dr-seuss-meets-elefant-traks
David Bromley in Newcastle ‘Story Road’ 18 - 21 October
We thought we’d let Amy Edwards from the Newcastle Herald get you up to speed with this news item
AUSTRALIAN artist David Bromley opened his first exhibition in Newcastle yesterday and was immediately greeted by a fan still in primary school.
‘‘I would like to think the kids relate to a story and an energy in my work,’’ Bromley said.
‘‘I’m a big kid. I don’t want to grow up.’’
The multiple Archibald Prize finalist, whose celebrity collectors include Lily Allen, Hugo Weaving, Toni Collette and Dannii Minogue, paints many images of children.
His youthful explorations can be traced back to 1950s children’s books and tell stories of adventure, exploration and imagination.
Based in Byron Bay, Bromley has never been attracted to hosting an extensive number of exhibitions in major art galleries.
‘‘I’ve spent most of my time living and working in regional areas. I started at Noosa Heads. I’m a huge believer in taking art to the people,’’ Bromley said of deciding to exhibit in Newcastle.
Bromley visited Newcastle with his partner of two years, and occasional model for his paintings, Yuge Yu.
Besides depicting children, Bromley is known for painting female nudes.
‘‘It’s quite surreal,’’ Ms Yu said of viewing a painting of herself.
‘‘At first I didn’t want to be painted. I hated getting my photo taken but it’s nothing like a mirror image. It’s quite flattering being in a painting.’’
Ms Yu is a lawyer turned fashion designer.
Hosted by Trevor Victor Harvey Galley, Bromley’s Newcastle exhibition is titled The Story Road and features large paintings on canvas, bronze sculpture, pottery and signature quilts.
The exhibition, in the Banquet Room at Newcastle City Hall, will be open to the public from 10am to 6pm daily and runs until Sunday. - AMY EDWARDS
Anita West – ‘Summertime’ - 7 to 30 September 2012
Who doesn’t love Anita West??? Seriously! The night was just so much fun! Anita looked phenomenal in a killer skin-tight dress that made her as much a centerpiece for admirers as her artworks. The gallery was covered with gorgeous beachscapes, so all of us staff felt like we were on vacation ☺ Anita’s talk was certainly a highlight of the evening. Anita engaged with her audience on topics of style, technique and evolving your work as an artist. Winter may be crawling to a close but guests of Anita West have already been swimming in clear waters and basking in blue skies. Anita, yet another triumph! Thank you and we can’t wait to see what you do next! Summertime – bring it on!
Mel Brigg – 17 August to 2 September 2012
Mel’s show exuded elegance and mystique. The guests enjoyed fine wine and chatter about Mel’s unique style and intricate symbolism. One buzzing question was “What do Mel’s circles in his work mean?” The staff gathered together with all their own opinions and all decided not to ask Mel so we could keep the mystery. It’s great when people connect and revel in the mystery of art, the mystery of character. Mel’s portraits of humans and animals all had a sensitive depth that went far beyond the surface. This kind of intrigue fueled much conversation and a great night was had by all! Thanks Mel ☺
Anthony Breslin – ‘Business as Usual’ - 20 July to 5 August 2012
We were so proud to share this vibrant and inspiring collection from Anthony Breslin. After a devastating fire destroyed Anthony’s studio, we knew that a solo exhibition of this magnitude would be a heroic feat and wow did he come out a hero. From Trevor’s speech on the night, Anthony was described as a “Phoenix rising from the ashes” and everyone in the room agreed. We also had the talented people from “Pins by Lydra” modelling their collection of Anthony Breslin’s fashion leggings. It was such a fun evening and the guests were as vibrant as Breslin’s palette. Congratulations Anthony, we just love you!
David Bromley - ‘The Story Road’ - 22 June to 15 July 2012
250 people swamped our 4-story building to view up close, each of the incredible works from David’s inaugural 71 piece show with our gallery. What a night! After 3 years of no solo shows in Sydney, David honoured his Sydney Collectors with an exhibition well worth the wait.
The incredibly talented (and handsome – you can tell a female is writing this news entry) David Wenham honoured David and us by opening the show with a sensitive and thought provoking speech. David Bromley then followed with a charismatic anecdote that shed some light on the inner workings of his creative mind. We were grateful to receive the many emails and calls from collectors thanking us and both David’s for a wonderful evening.
We in turn thank our collectors who brought with them the warmth and love that filled this building to the brim. Check out a video of the night and hear an excerpt from both David’s speeches.
Keith Cowlam, Bruce Earles and Herman Pekel - ‘Figures in the Landscape’
An exhibition with a theme! It was very special to have three distinctive artists with contrasting styles all tackling ‘figures in the landscape.’ Opening night had chatter between old and new friends who discussed the use of different styles to interpret the world on to canvas. It was certainly unanimous; the collectors enjoyed stepping in the shoes of each artist and getting a new perspective. We are proud to have brought to our collectors a group of consummate painters that brought the gallery into their world through their unique style and vision.
The Main Gallery
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The Foyer Gallery
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