painter, born Victoria and essentially self-taught. Grandmother was an art teacher. Very art-historical in references, especially Turner, but also Friedrich, Durer, Samuel Palmer, Richard Dadd as well as Martens, Von Guerard and Piguenit. Friendly with Douglas Green, trained at NGV School and with George Bell. Also keen on music and a passionate believer in synaesthesia. Married Larissa Usenko. First solo exhibition in 1989 at Michael Wardell’s 13 Verity Street Gallery, Melbourne. Others in 1993, 1997, 1999.
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- Date written:
- 1999
- Last updated:
- 2011
