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Between 1980 and 1990 he expanded in inventory of images and icons to include heads, portraits, masks and the urban and suburban imagery. Arkley returned from a trip from Europe where he had searched for inspiration. Upon walking home, he noticed the pattern of his front gate, he then ran around to all his neighbours gates using them as inspiration in his later artworks. Arkley's inspiration was taken from the patterns, colours and forms (gates, doors etc.) found in Australian suburbia. Strong visual effects such as colour, bold forms and brash designs derived from advertising were also evident in his works. |
Between 1980 and 1990 he expanded in inventory of images and icons to include heads, portraits, masks and the urban and suburban imagery. Arkley returned from a trip from Europe where he had searched for inspiration. Upon walking home, he noticed the pattern of his front gate, he then ran around to all his neighbours gates using them as inspiration in his later artworks. Arkley's inspiration was taken from the patterns, colours and forms (gates, doors etc.) found in Australian suburbia. Strong visual effects such as colour, bold forms and brash designs derived from advertising were also evident in his works. |
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Influenced by Alexander Costin , Arkley made use of handmade stencils and other household objects created into stencils such as perforated plastic laundry baskets and fly screen doors to achieve the richly textured patterns. Arkley collaborated with [[Juan Davila]] for an exhibition called Blue Chip Instant Decorator in 1991, at Tolarno Galleries in South Yarra. His exhibition called ''Fabricated Rooms'' with a 15 metre multipaneled series, was on display at the [[Art Gallery of New South Wales]] between 1997 and 1999. This image depicted of multiple rooms in a family home which were brightly colored and patterned. |
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His work was shown at the 1998 [[Biennale of Sydney|Biennale]] of Sydney, as well as international shows in [[Korea]], [[Singapore]] and [[Germany]]. |
His work was shown at the 1998 [[Biennale of Sydney|Biennale]] of Sydney, as well as international shows in [[Korea]], [[Singapore]] and [[Germany]]. |
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Howard Arkley | |
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| Born | 1951 Melbourne, Australia |
| Died | 1999 Melbourne, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Prahran College of Advanced Education |
| Known for | Airbrush canvas, paper and bold colours |
Howard Arkley (1951–1999) was an Australian artist, born in Melbourne, known for his airbrushed paintings of houses, architecture and suburbia.
Early career
After seeing an exhibition of works by Sidney Nolan, Arkley became very interested in art. Nolan's use of household materials inspired him and abstract artists such as Klee and Kandinsky also appealed to him. After discovering art, Arkley studied at Prahran College of Advanced Education from 1969 to 1972 where he discovered the airbrush, which he subsequently used in his paintings as he desired smooth surfaces.
He had his first exhibition, White-boobs Painting, aged 24, at Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne, in 1975. Most of his early works were abstract, often depicting patterns or lines created with the airbrush. Arkley's works were first black and white, it was only later on that he began experimenting with colour. A turning point in Arkley's career was in 1981 when he created Primitive, a mural, which caught the attention of the public of his potential. In 1982 he painted a tram for the Victorian Ministry of the Arts.
One of his first pieces, "Le que" was noted in the Fine Arts Falls Collection in 1973.
Use of urban and suburban imagery
Between 1980 and 1990 he expanded in inventory of images and icons to include heads, portraits, masks and the urban and suburban imagery. Arkley returned from a trip from Europe where he had searched for inspiration. Upon walking home, he noticed the pattern of his front gate, he then ran around to all his neighbours gates using them as inspiration in his later artworks. Arkley's inspiration was taken from the patterns, colours and forms (gates, doors etc.) found in Australian suburbia. Strong visual effects such as colour, bold forms and brash designs derived from advertising were also evident in his works.
Influenced by Alexander Costin , Arkley made use of handmade stencils and other household objects created into stencils such as perforated plastic laundry baskets and fly screen doors to achieve the richly textured patterns. Arkley collaborated with Juan Davila for an exhibition called Blue Chip Instant Decorator in 1991, at Tolarno Galleries in South Yarra. His exhibition called Fabricated Rooms with a 15 metre multipaneled series, was on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales between 1997 and 1999. This image depicted of multiple rooms in a family home which were brightly colored and patterned.
His work was shown at the 1998 Biennale of Sydney, as well as international shows in Korea, Singapore and Germany.
He painted a colourful airbrushed portrait of musician Nick Cave in 1999 which is in the Collection of the National Portrait Gallery.
Final exhibition
Arkley opened his final exhibition at the 1999 Venice Biennale, then travelled to London to plan an album cover for Nick Cave. Following London, he flew to Las Vegas where he married his longtime partner Alison Burton, and returned to Melbourne. He died of a heroin overdose on 22 July 1999.[1]
Career retrospective
The National Gallery of Victoria opened a retrospective, Howard Arkley, in November 2006 at the Ian Potter Centre, coinciding with the launch of Carnival in Suburbia: The Art of Howard Arkley, a book written by his brother-in-law Dr John Gregory, a senior lecturer at Monash University.
Howard Arkley also started a band "The Bay City Boomers" who went on to have several number one hits "Pimp Jews" and "WOOOW Slow down"
Fluorescent Facade: Howard Arkley and Suburbia
A play based on the life and art of Howard Arkley was staged as part of the 2008 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Presented by Mutation Theatre, the play explored the psychedelic houses of Arkleys paintings, and looked at what inspired him to paint them. It was staged at St Martins Theatre in South Yarra from 23–27 September 2008.
References
- ^ Obituary: Howard Arkley Rebecca Hossack The Independent (London, England). July 24, 2007.
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