Artists join forces for ARTBOX exhibition Anabranch

Two of Strathbogie Shire’s talented artists are coming together for a joint exhibition at ARTBOX, currently situated on the banks of Lake Nagambie at Jacobson’s Outlook.

Anabranch, by Gus Leunig and Angus Cameron, will examine the nature of their shared environment along the creek and reserves of Avenel.

Anabranch refers to the way in the artists explore elements and pathways of their subject matter but continually returning to the essence of the natural environment as a key reference.

With contrasting styles, the artists celebrate the rich natural life and seasonal diversity of the bush through prints and paintings.

About the artists:

Gus Leunig

Gus Leunig’s colourful and poetic paintings encapsulate his love of the natural environment in the countryside where he lives in northeast Victoria.

Leunig’s imagery is created through a mixture of observation and imaginative expression. His art features quirky figures which inhabit a complex and whimsical world. The elements in his work are drawn together through a tight compositional framework while creating playful pathways with unexpected encounters.

Leunig’s art career began in 2009 with a sell-out show at Art Sydney, followed by a succession of solo exhibitions at Libby Edward’s Gallery in Melbourne. He currently exhibits with Van Rensburg Galleries in Hong Kong and New York and Salt Contemporary Art Gallery in Queenscliff.

The artist’s work has been purchased for both private collections and public foundations such as The Epworth Hospital Foundation. His art has featured in television dramas on the ABC and Channel 10 in Australia.

Gus Leunig lives in and works in Avenel, Victoria.

Angus Cameron

Based in Avenel in northeast Victoria, Angus Cameron makes prints and impressions on paper that reflect the environment where he lives. His works embody aesthetics found in nature, echoing forms and patterns that make up the micro and macro world of plants and place. The work sits in a space between abstraction and representation. It is a filtered gaze reflecting the patterns and shapes of the land and the life it supports.

Angus resided in Darwin from 1997 to 2019 and has extensive experience in art education, project management, curating and arts industry development. In 2005 Angus established Nomad Art Productions in partnership with his wife Rose. Nomad Art is well known for facilitating unique projects that foster cross-cultural collaborations with artists nationally. These curated exhibitions promote collaboration, reconciliation and understanding and with an educational focus.

Angus relocated to Victoria in 2019 and established a print making studio at his home in Avenel, allowing him to focus once again on his own artwork.

ARTBOX is being brought to Strathbogie Shire with Creative Victoria grant funding.

Anabranch

A joint exhibition by Gus Leunig and Angus Cameron

February 29 – March 26

Jacobson’s Outlook, Nagambie

Anabranch can be viewed any time, but will be open on Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-1pm from 2-24 March or by appointment via gallery@nomadart.com.au or 0415 912 115.