Bradd Westmoreland Explained

Bradd Westmoreland (born 1975) is an Australian painter.[1]

Westmoreland holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Victorian College of the Arts, having completed his degree in 1995. Since holding his first solo exhibition in 1997, Westmoreland has exhibited regularly,[2] developing a distinctive visual style. Imagined landscapes, bright subjects and painterly backgrounds are characteristic of his work.[3] The artist typically uses strong colours to develop form, light and shadow in his paintings.[4]

Exhibitions

Bradd Westmoreland has held over 15 solo exhibitions and has participated in 16 group exhibitions. He is represented by Niagara Galleries in Melbourne and has exhibited extensively at Gallery 9 in Sydney. Recently, Westmoreland’s work was included in the blockbuster exhibition, Melbourne Now.[5]

Collections

Westmoreland’s work is held in public and private collections across Australia and overseas. He is featured in major public galleries including the National Gallery of Victoria and the British Museum, London.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Victoria. National Gallery of. Melbourne now. 2013. National Gallery Of Victoria. Melbourne, A. 978-0-7241-0376-8. 259.
  2. Book: Victoria. National Gallery of. Melbourne now. 2013. National Gallery Of Victoria. Melbourne, A. 978-0-7241-0376-8. 259.
  3. Book: Victoria. National Gallery of. Melbourne now exhibition guide. 2013. Queensland Art Gallery. South Brisbane. 978-0-7241-0377-5. 368.
  4. Learner. Ruth. New Work: Bradd Westmoreland River of Blue. Vault New Art and Culture. 6 April 2014. 6. 68.
  5. News: McDonald. John. Southern stars. 4 December 2015. Sydney Morning Herald. 11 January 2014.
  6. Book: Victoria. National Gallery of. Melbourne now. 2013. National Gallery Of Victoria. Melbourne, A. 978-0-7241-0376-8.