Greg, the co-founder (1991) and co-ordinator of the Temple Studio Gallery, Melbourne has been exhibiting since 1984, with four solo exhibitions since 1991. His awards include the AME Bale Travelling Scholarship in 1991. His large narrative paintings and drawings represent a political perspective of Australian history in which portraiture plays an important part. His work can be found in many public galleries including the National Gallery of Victoria.

"Fellow artist Carolyn Eskdale, like me, is involved in Melbourne's alternative artist-run gallery scene.

"The painting takes the uncommon form for portraiture of the reclining figure, perhaps better known in seventeenth century nudes or nineteenth century studies. In this painting of Eskdale the decorative lure of the iconographical feminine image is reworked by the independent gaze, male attire and casual camaraderie of the traditional male subject.

"The treatment expresses the familiar intimacy of the artist and sitter but also reflects the parity and respect in their professional and aesthetic relationship."

Picture of Carolyn Eskdale, 1996
incl. detail from portrait
OIL ON LINEN
58 x 183 cm