Lesley Hawker
Lesley Hawker is based in Goondiwindi. We welcome her back to the gallery in 2010.
Her quirky figure paintings are quite distinctive, and are based on the ups and downs and of a woman's life. Her latest works feature red cows.
The Holy Cow Series draws an analogy between creation and the challenges of survival in the harsh and starkly beautiful Australian outback.
Tha familiar ground of Australian locations and its elements and inhabitants provide visual metaphors which inform sometimes whimsical, sometimes angstful allegories such as Holy Cow, Cow Hide and Big Red.
The omnipresent cows are central to the concept of creation and mother earth signifying connections between nature, nurture, creation and survival. Strong colour, gestural mark making and a physical sense of the paint are strong elements used to encourage you to participate either intellectually or sensually.
Not Everyone Likes Pizza 30x30cm $450
Holy Cow 30x30cm $450
Milambaraay 30x30cm $450
Cow Hide 30x30cm $450
Red Cow 2 30x30cm $450
Red Cow 30x30cm $450