‘Fervour’ is an exhibition of new work by International artist Damien March
Overcoming recent adversity in the visual arts, Damien March is elated to be back exhibiting his newest selection of works. March displays compositions that rely on movement and energy, whether this be an expressive flick of the palette knife or jutting texture of some sand or resin.
During a long winter lockdown, March gathered inspiration from more buoyant times, ‘
Fervour encompasses this period, when he found escapism through his art making, reminiscing of warm summer days and international travels. The canvases in Fervour exude this passion, with palette knife motions contrasting against intricate details. March sought refuge in being able to create in a traditional organic manner, leaving behind technological devices. Thick gestural mixed media dominate the surfaces, in true expressionistic influence, whilst juxtaposed are masterful delicate blends of acrylic. Fervour highlights a lifetime in working with mixed media, polarity of acrylic, resin, sand and inks create a dynamic composition.
Traditional drawing techniques are initially evident in Marchs’ canvases. Spontaneous, loose inks create the visual framework, from which the various media explode off the paint surface. Places, figures and landscapes are intimated through gestures, creating a feeling of ease and masterful finesse. Fervour creates an exclusive aesthetic and one that can only ever be truly appreciated by beholding in the real life.
‘Fervour’ is on show at ARO Gallery, 51 William. Street, Darlinghurst between January 5 and January 19 with the official opening on Friday 15th of January, 2021.