The attributes of these engaging images are the rich palette, robust forms and textured paintwork that animate his vision. As a vegetarian and passionate horticulturalist this is Stephen Trebilcock’s milieu; painting and life are closely intertwined. In a wider context, his paintings reflect a set of values and a way of life many desire today, a life perhaps of a bygone era which was more approachable and honest.
Trebilcock’s work does not focus on the vast panoramic scenery of the Australian landscape so often depicted by our painters: his world is more immediate and intimate. From childhood surrounded by orchards, it is the introduced European fruits, vegetables and flowers that capture Trebilcock’s attention. His images possess a Biblical abundance, whilst noting also the imperfections or blemishes that reflect the reality of every day life.
Trebilcock’s work does not focus on the vast panoramic scenery of the Australian landscape so often depicted by our painters: his world is more immediate and intimate. From childhood surrounded by orchards, it is the introduced European fruits, vegetables and flowers that capture Trebilcock’s attention. His images possess a Biblical abundance, whilst noting also the imperfections or blemishes that reflect the reality of every day life.
"CORNUCOPIA"
NOVEMBER 1st - 17th 2018
"Cornucopia is defined as abundance, excess, profusion and wealth and in this exhibition, I continue my never-ending passion for subjects of nature, particularly with Australian native plants, foods, fruits and vegetables.
I love to fill the canvases with an abundance of these subjects and to capture the light and vibrant colours which I am fortunate to experience at my Adelaide Hills studio. I find that I am using even more paint in an impasto style, to achieve heavily textured and contemporary paintings, giving a three-dimensional representation of the subjects.
I enjoy the challenge in bringing these subjects to life on canvas, and have included native birds, which I regularly feed outside my studio."
I love to fill the canvases with an abundance of these subjects and to capture the light and vibrant colours which I am fortunate to experience at my Adelaide Hills studio. I find that I am using even more paint in an impasto style, to achieve heavily textured and contemporary paintings, giving a three-dimensional representation of the subjects.
I enjoy the challenge in bringing these subjects to life on canvas, and have included native birds, which I regularly feed outside my studio."
CURRENT AVAILABLE WORKS HILL SMITH GALLERY
AVAILABLE WORKS RYDGES SOUTH PARK ADELAIDE
SALES ENQUIRIES HILL SMITH GALLERY
AVAILABLE WORKS HARDY'S VERANDAH RESTAURANT MOUNT LOFTY HOUSE
SALES ENQUIRIES HILL SMITH GALLERY
AVAILABLE WORKS HAHNDORF HILL WINERY
SALES ENQUIRIES HILL SMITH GALLERY
Australian Golden Wattle 120 x 100cm oil on canvas
recent acquisition to Parliament House Art Collection Canberra www.aph.gov.au/Visit_Parliament/Parliament_House_Art_Collection
