Our show in Perth at Linton and Kay opens next Thursday 12th. It is called 'Wishful Thinking'.
We exhibit all over Australia and have also showed all over the world, however we really love a lot of the art being produced in Western Australia. We met the directors of Linton and Kay and were incredibly impressed by their gallery, their enthusiasm and the work of the other artists they represent. We are really excited to show in Perth for the first time.
You can view and buy the paintings at www.lintonandkay.com.au
Here is a a brief explanation about the show.
If you want to live a happy life, get a dog.
Research has shown that pet ownership – and dog ownership in particular – leads to increased happiness, health and well-being. Inspired by this finding, which only proves what dog-lovers have known for years, Gillie and Marc began work on the wishful thinking series.
Gillie and Marc are fascinated by the things that give us pleasure, the things that make us happy, the things that make life worth living. Their subjects are dogs and cats, friendly smiling faces, the bright colours and comforting shapes of furniture and consumer goods. Their art celebrates the things that make us feel happy, loved and comfortable.
But the title of the show also hints at darker meanings: do these handsome dogs, beautiful people and colourful objects belong to a world we can only dream of possessing? Do they represent all the things we wish for – perfect happiness, unconditional love, a stress-free lifestyle, a house that doesn’t need renovating – but can never have?
Gillie and Marc Schattner’s work uses a colourful and exuberant meshing of figurative expressionism and Pop Art to explore ideas of contentment and happiness. The bold, simple shapes and rich colours and textures they use in their paintings and sculptures are a source of simple, positive pleasure, while also suggesting metaphors for our search for happiness.
