"The more I learn of Nelson's work, the more I come to admire his versatility and the poetic intensity of his vision. His approach is eclectic and unpredictable – realist, surrealist, symbolist, even abstract at times, but always beautiful . . ."

- Brian Caswell - Author/Educator

2010

MARCH

Kim Nelson recently completed a large canvas entitled ‘Van Dieman’s Land’ featuring actor Oscar Redding. Redding has recently completed the film ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ which he co-wrote with director Jonathan Auf Der Heide. The true story of Alexander Pearce, Australia’s most notorious convict, Oscar Redding plays the lead role, co-wrote the script and was also executive producer. Released in late 2009 the movie has drawn rave reviews and won various awards both nationally and internationally.

MAY

The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award has selected Kim Nelson’s portrait of artist Richard Larter as a finalist in this year’s award. The exhibition is hosted by the Bega Regional Gallery and runs from June 4th to July 3rd. For further information click <<here >>

AUGUST

Kim Gets Oscar for Portrait!

Kim Nelson’s major artwork ‘Van Dieman’s Land’ has been selected as a finalist in the City of Perth ‘Black Swan’ National Portrait Award, to be staged between the 15th – 22nd September at the Perth City Town Hall. As reported in our March entry, the artwork features actor Oscar Redding in relation to the film ‘Van Dieman’s Land’.

Also his artwork "The Red Shawl #7" has been selected as a finalist in the Country Energy 'Country Scapes 2010' art prize to be hosted this year at the Glasshouse Regional Gallery in Port Macquarie NSW from 30th Spetember 28 November 2010. Click << here >> for details

SEPTEMBER

The Anthony Rose Gallery in the New South Wales town of Yass, will feature work by Kim Nelson as part of a group exhibition entitled ‘10 out of 10’. The title is a celebration of the ten years Kim’s friends Laurie & Trevor Columb have run the gallery/framing store and will feature ten artists who have exhibited with them during this period.

OCTOBER

Kim Nelson’s 2010 solo exhibition entitled ‘Of Earth Below’, will open on the 28th October at United Galleries, Perth. More information as it comes to hand.

NOVEMBER

YASSarts ‘Arts Trail’

Kim Nelson is once again organizing the ‘YASSarts Arts Trail’ – a weekend of exhibitions, open studios, music, comedy, poetry and dance. The Arts Trail runs over the 6-7 November and is part of a larger event entitled ‘Classic Yass’ a celebration of the region in which the artists lives. For updates about this weekend go to << www.yassarts.org >>

Kim Nelson Fine Art & Editions Studio

Also on the 6-7 November Kim Nelson will celebrate his new studio space, the historic ‘Oddfellows Hall’ in Yass, with a display of fine art editions and a performance by internationally renown harpist, Alice Giles. Alice will be performing an exciting collaborative concert with the Indian Classical dancer Padma Menon. They have prepared a program which finds a meeting place between two cultures and disciplines

DECEMBER

Kim Nelson will paint the official portrait of the Chief Justice of the Australian Capital Territory. The portrait has been commissioned by the ACT Bar Association and will hang in Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory.

LINKS

Gallery Details:

United Galleries PERTH
Contact: Robert Buratti
281 Newcastle St
Northbridge. WA 6003
T:  + 61 8 9427 5600
F:  + 61 8 9328 2503
W: www.unitedgalleries.com.au

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