Introduction -
Andrew Sibley - BERLIN

Andrew Sibley
BERLIN (1973-1975)

Official Opening 6-8pm Thursday February 15 2024
February 15 – March 30 2024

Melbourne Art Week
Special Opening 6-8pm Saturday February 24 2024

The selection of works on exhibition as a part of BERLIN (1973-1975) are Enamel & Oil on Paper on Board paintings created between 1973-1975 directly after the Sibley returned from a Residency in Berlin in 1972. Indicative of Sibley’s avant-garde approach to art making during this period they are all rare and iconic works.

Most significantly and most directly influenced by artists such as Beckman, Dubuffet, Klee, Bacon and the like, Sibley’s affinity with German and European Art was based on more than just his exhibiting there, the impact of his connection to Europe – and understanding of the ideas that were explored by the major artists of the 20th century he followed and those that he was a contemporary of – remained a key part of on his work throughout illustrious career.

Berlin runs February 15 – March 30 2024

Jacob Hoerner Galleries
I Sutton Place Carlton
Naarm Melbourne
Australia 3053