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Heath Wae (formerly Heath Newman) opens up a new dialogue in his latest series ‘The Pavilion of Dreams’. The show takes its que from Wae’s process based painting style which pays homage to a rich history of spiritual expression. From 16th century tantric minimalism to the earth artists of numerous cultures worldwide. Wae seeks to find an equilibrium between ideologies, looking at core physiological and philosophical similarities within these practices.
Wae describes his process as ‘non painting’ allowing instead for the materials: ochres, raw earth pigments, charcoal and oil to ‘speak’ for themselves. Foraging earth matter, grounding and binding with oils form the early process of Wae’s practice with most of the preliminary work being done outside the studio where Wae finds inspiration. Surfing plays an integral role in this process as Wae listens to the cosmological, atmospheric and geological forces which combine to produce waves.
“I find it profound that murmurs deep in space can travel through the universe, ricochet off planets and star systems, only to find their way into our atmosphere where they alter the weather patterns and at one of the very last points of this process become waves which given the right circumstances can be ridden for what seems to be a split second of their final moments before the energy returns to the atmosphere.”
This concept of astrological and atmospheric reading along with geological foraging fine tune Wae’s understanding of larger fields at work in the creative process. In understanding this Wae removes himself from the concept of painting and allows instead for the individual expression of the materials to create a dialogue with the surface, often loom state raw linens, cotton or hemp. This series evokes a sense of vision into a space beyond the normality of life, a place of resonance and clarity, a world of gentle rhythm. Wae’s finds solace in the words of the late Meister Eckhart:
“When the Soul wants to experience something she throws out an image in front of her and then steps into it.”
Born 1989
Formerly Heath Newman
Lives and works between Melbourne and Mullumbimby Australia
Heath Wae is a multidisciplinary artist currently living and working in Northern New South Wales. Following his graduation from Sydney College of the Arts, Wae traveled intrepidly throughout Asia, settling in India for two years before moving to New York and Colombia for the years to follow.
Amidst these contrasting experiences, Wae found inspiration in chaos, calmness, humanity and nature while continuing to explore his gentle practice.
Inspired by the minimalist art of Rajasthani tantric devotees and numerous cultures of earth painting worldwide Wae draws from this connection to earth and spirit. This culture of painting is deep in philosophical subtext concerning the art of harmonious involvement with nature.
Combining earth pigments, raw ochres, found charcoals and natural oils Wae is opening up a more ethical and integral approach to contemporary minimalism.
These concepts endlessly inform Wae’s work, alongside the exploration of texture, tone, perception and depth; the rise of colour in the human eye and brain, the appreciation and discrimination of harmony and the intrigue or confusion of visual perception.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
Univeristy of Sydney, Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney, Australia
Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking, Melbourne, Australia
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Shows
2020 “The Pavillion of Dreams” Harvey Galleries, Mosman, Australia
2019 “Musk” in association with Otomys Contemporary, Melbourne, Australia
2019 “Lottery in Babylon” Abstract Gallery, New York, U.S.A
2019 “Nightshade in the Sun” Saint Cloche. Sydney, Australia
2019 “The Sun Comes at Dawn/ Solis Occasum” The Dot Project, London. UK
2018 “Spirit Veil” Otomys Contemporary. Melbourne, Australia
2018 “Somnium” Otomys Contemporary. Melbourne, Australia
2012 “New Works” Brunswick Street Gallery. Melbourne, Australia
2011 “Wood is Good; Wood is Ancient” Peloton Gallery, Sydney, Australia
Group Shows:
2019 “Spring Fair” Otomys Contemporary, Melbourne, Australia
2018 “Casa” St. Cloche. Sydney, Australia
2018 “Untitled” Brunswick Manufactoring Space, Melbourne, Australia 2013 “Space/ Light” Brooklyn Fireproof, New York, U.S.A
2010 “Grad Show” Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney, Australia
Harvey Galleries was founded by the Harvey family in 1994 with an eye to establish a dynamic and inclusive contemporary art space on the North Shore of Sydney. For almost three decades we have expanded our reach to over three gallery locations and an ever expanding stable of the best artists Australia has to offer.
Harvey Galleries acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our galleries stand. The Guringai people (Seaforth), the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation (Sydney), and the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation (Melbourne).
We pay our respect to Elders past and present.
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