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Chris Wake was selected one of
30 finalists for the 2008 Sovereign Asian Art Prize out of 1100
nominated artists throughout Asia. Born in 1960 Wake has had
more than 12 solo exhibitions and 40 group exhibitions some of
which have been sell out shows. Chris Wake studied Fine Art
at Adelaide Central School of Art and has been painting since
1976. Wake`s paintings are now much sought after by
corporate and private collectors in Australia and
internationally. These
large oils on canvas exude a kind of wild energy, as if the
characters are caught in a high wind. The fish eye perspective,
the twisted glasses and bottles and fluid body shapes are
reminiscent of Chagall.
Jugglers’ balls, a flying dog, a red dress, bring bright
spots of colour to paintings that are otherwise rendered in
neutral greys and browns. A strange raft of often recurring
Characters with Nolanesque eyes include extreme opera divas,
karaoke Queens, Clowns, managing directors and sea captains.
Animals feature also - flying dogs,
pandas and hyenas as a reminder that to live in harmony with other
species. Wake`s paintings encourage interaction with the
viewer and always evoke a unique response, this is exactly what
the artist is aiming to achieve with her work.
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