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 Vayu
 
Vayu refers to a wide range of identities, from the famous and fabulous to the humble and forgotten, often using them to represent archetypal images which he references in titles such as, ‘the outlaw’, ‘the vagrant’ ‘the saint’ and ‘the queen’. Vayu is less concerned with the political position of the identities he selects to draw, wanting instead to show his audience that despite the obvious differences there is this deeper level which connects us all. Vayu suggests that “in essence we are all the same.” He sees this connection through the eyes which he considers the window to the soul.



Vayu cleverly positions each of his subjects within his compositions to enhance their impact. ‘The queen’ stands regal, tall and proud looking down on us and contrasting with the unguarded gaze of ‘the giraffe’ or ‘the artist’ who looks circumspect as he is placed left of centre.



All of the figures are drawn with expressive line upon a canvas base which has been prepared with six layers of sanded gesso to produce a velvet smooth surface. The primed canvas allows the oil washes and stains to soak under its skin while allowing the graphite to flow across the paintings plane. These mediums offer Vayu the immediacy and expression of the drawn image with a permanency and quality of a painting.



In 2004 Vayu was inspired to draw again and is now working as a full time artist. He uses the figure to convey his concepts, deeply intrigued by the human condition and our spiritual connections. To enable him to practice unconscious life drawing techniques Vayu began to draw with his left hand although he is right handed. He believes that this process unlocks greater expression and a more languid line.





2004   Solo drawing show  Michael Commerford Gallery



2006   Solo drawing show  Michael Commerford Gallery



2006   Finalist  Robert Jacks Drawing Competion    



2007   Solo painting and drawing show  Michael Commerford Gallery



2008   Selected for the Salon de Refuse for his portrait of Martin Sharp



2008   Finalist Black Swan portraiture prize in Perth for his portrait of

           Warren Anderson



2008   Exhibition Michael Commerford Gallery



2009   Exhibition Milk Factory Gallery  Bowral





  “  Drawing with my left hand frees my being to draw spontaneously and instinctively and without attachment to the result “

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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