Ron mcburnie artist art for sale biography, past and. Find ron mcburnie drawings and watercolours 2 by ron mcburnie at blurb books. The artist was born in brisbane in 1957 and studied painting and printmaking at queensland college of art from 19751978. Cairns regional gallery and ron mcburnie have selected twenty six of the studio etchings from the series and a work by each collaborating artist for the exhibition. Visitors to the state library are also invited to pop next door to the ala showcase to view artists books and other works from our collection by ron mcburnie. Ron mcburnie tonguey 1996 finally jan tackled the trouble with artists books from the perspective of an artist. The work in the exhibition related to an area of high rainforest on the atherton tablelands around the longlands gap region which was very familiar to each artist.
Ron mcburnie has made a major contribution to the development of contemporary printmaking in australia as codirector of lyre bird press, james cook university jcu townsville, the establishment of lyre bird off the wall books and as lecturer in printmaking and book arts at jcu townsville. Printed books with ron mcburnie 20 gosford regional art gallery landscape drawing 20 sturt summer school printmaking with ron mcburnie. On saturday he taught a drawing and watercolour workshop and on sunday did an artist s talk in the philip bacon heritage gallery and later a more extensive illustrated presentation. Working in situ directly onto large zinc plates, mcburnie invited each artist to contribute to the image building up on the plate. After studying painting and printmaking at queensland college of art 19751978 and gaining a graduate diploma in teaching from kelvin grove teachers college brisbane, ron moved to townsville. Artists world wide are familiar with the quirky drawings and detailed etchings of townsville based artist, ron mcburnie, one of australias leading contemporary printmakers. After her husband died margaret made a book as soft as skin from. He works primarily in the area of printmaking, painting and artists books. A travelling exhibition showcasing 30 years of ron s work, entitled metal as anything opened in the philip bacon heritage gallery, level 4 on saturday, september 22nd and runs until november 25 visitors to the state library are also invited to pop next door to the ala showcase to view artists books and other works from our collection by ron mcburnie. Guide to the finance act, 1995 accountants digest ron mcburnie on. The historic narrative described mass suicides by the members of balinese royal houses, prompted by the arrival of dutch ships on the horizon. Ron mcburnie is a practising artist based in townsville, drawing his inspiration from early traditions of british and european printmaking and painting. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Ron mcburnie the artist and his two dogs visit the. Please leave a comment on this blog for consideration by us for posting. Ron mcburnie is a practising artist based in townsville, drawing his inspiration from early. The book tells the story of god who would like a dog of his own. Facebook lisa mcarthuredwards artist education present cert iv education support 2015 lithography with mandy davies, master printmaker 2015 contemporary basketry, tim johnson, basketry nsw inc. Artists book euan macleod, lloyd jones and ron mcburnie the works were created collaboratively in response to a fascinating story that jones heard at a writers festival. All great seminars, forums, conferences and meetings stir discussion and commentary. A wish so great that he creates it out of found objects.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mcburnies practice shifts between printmaking, artist books, painting and. Find a point of view by ron mcburnie at blurb books. Showcasing artist ron mcburnie works state library of. The trouble with artists books seminar was no exception. Artists books are generally considered to be books that are made by artists and intended to be viewed as works of art. The artists studio ron mcburnie introduction by hendrik kolenberg, louise doyle, text by ron mcburnie, cairns regional gallery.
This month at the state library of queensland sees a new collaboration for artist euan macleod and his longtime printer ron mcburnie on an inspiring large scale continue reading. Inspired by the many dogs and other animals in the etchings in ron mcburnie s metal as anything exhibition we explored the artists books collection to find ways that artists have portrayed and interpreted animal stories and lives and used them as metaphors for other situations. The rising importance of artists books has gradually filtered into the contemporary art scene with many venues exhibiting these wonderful productions and collaborations between writers, artists and printers. The trouble with artists books state library of queensland. In conjunction with metal as anything, the retrospective exhibition of ron mcburnie s work, ron spent last weekend at state library. The trouble with artists books australian library of art. James brown, jane hawkins, anne lord, ron mcburnie, bob preston and anneke silver. On various papers and surfaces, with many foldins involving letterpress, photocopy, offset and other methods. Hearsay is a collaborative project by euan macleod artist residing in sydney, lloyd jones writer, wellington and ron mcburnie printmaker, townsville. Home about me resume prints paintings and drawings white ink drawings artists books recent work. Home about me resume prints paintings and drawings white ink drawings artists books recent work contact. The displays feature numerous exhibition catalogues, ephemera, books and media clippings pertaining to six of the artists in the celebrating townsville exhibition.
A humorous flick book which follows the journey of a tongue around a face and beyond. Ron mcburnie drawings and watercolours 2 by ron mcburnie. Beware of lightning flashing from your telephone receiver and striking your ear. The siganto foundation fellowship artist book series 2016 april 17. Phases of the moon ron mcburnie national library of australia. A selection of drawings and watercolours on paper produced by ron mcburnie from residencies in, alayrac, fra. Here is an online copy of a recent catalogue for the touring exhibition, head in the clouds, paintings and drawings by ron mcburnie, june tupicoff and ben trupperbaumer exhibited at perc tucker regional gallery townsville 2017 and kick arts cairns 201718. Ron mcburnie, the artists studio mandy wildheart, eyeline no53.
Mcburnie ron artist and publisher monsoon publishing. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Ron mcburnie celebrating townsville exhibition the. After studying painting and printmaking at queensland college of art. The siganto foundation fellows presented a display that featured their research and creative works which included research papers, artist books, drawings, letterpresses and prints.
Hearsay artist book launch a new collaboration for artist euan macleod, writer lloyd jones and printer ron mcburnie. Visions north of capricorn preface robert heather, text by gavin wilson, artspace. Works by ron mcburnie sorted by artist surname viewing all 16 results none on display at the gallery, view 11 with. He lectured at townsville college of tafe from 19801985 and at james cook university, townsville from 19862014. This artist book is unique a product of combined talents, a special art object. Page, text, image, binding, shape and size are all aspects of a book that can be deconstructed and. The trouble with artists books state library of queensland may 4, 20. Since the early 20th century, the book has provided artists with a form in which to explore new means of expression. Ron mcburnie is an artist who has consistently delved into the.
Just click the centre of the grey rectangle to view it full screen. Ron mcburnie celebrating townsville exhibition the artists. This artist book is unique a product of combined talents, a special art object and a remarkable insight into the human condition through images and text. The pastoral etchings initially began from my interest in the prints made by british 19th century artist samuel palmer and the other artists associated with him who were known as the ancients. Mcburnie ron artist and publisher at monsoon publishing townsville, australia 159 connections. Annual catalogue 2015 by nicholas pounder rare books issuu. The drawings and watercolours in this volume are a selection of works on paper prod. Works by ron mcburnie the collection art gallery nsw. Chasing palmer impressions on paper gallery, canberra suburban to sublime. Ron mcburnie this was whistlers mothers cats third attempt to jump onto the table of the margaret olley painting 1997 hard ground etching and aquatint, 39 x 49cm, edition of 20. For her the proliferation is directly related to printmakers adapting their work to the medium and then promoting it to students in australian art schools. Although his work relates strongly to the tropical environment where he lives, it also draws its inspiration from an earlier tradition of british and european printmaking and painting. Ron mcburnie is currently an adjunct lecturer at james cook university in north queensland. The quote artists books as popular as tatoos was an opening remark by gallerist noreen grahame.
The head in the clouds exhibition included the work of ron mcburnie, ben trupperbaumer and june tupicoff. Other collections and events coordinated by artspace mackay including the focus on artists books forum and libris awards. Use the details below to contact me about purchasing prints, paintings, or for general enquiries. We are happy to receive comments and dialogue arising from the seminar and will post selected feedback.