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A Posthumous Exhibition of 20 of Roy Weston's Paintings
All proceeds to be donated to Mission Australia
This is Roy's third exhibition at Kidogo, and one which he arranged before his death. His wife and Kidogo Arthouse have decided to go ahead with the exhibition, as a celebration of Roy's life and his wonderful paintings.
As Roy himself wrote of his art before his death:
"I have had a lifelong interest in drawing and painting. It became clear at an early age that I had a talent, and the standard improved since I enjoyed sketching in my spare time.
At senior school, my art master commented favourably on my artwork and I entered poster competitions. Having won prizes, I was engaged by the Royal Sovereign Pencil to design a poster for an industrial exhibition.
After school ended, I was forced to neglect art in favour of a depressing job as a bank clerk, where I found little opportunity for art and design. However, during the second World War I joined the Navy, and as a navigating officer in a submarine, I made coastline drawings from the periscope when we were close inshore. These included enemy installations in the Pacific and special operations in the Norwegian fjords and were used in intelligence work. On leave, my sketchpad became a means of escape from long weeks at sea.
After the war, I migrated to Western Australia and took an art course at UWA with Frank Mills. I also was tutored by Henry Froudest, and was privileged to paint with a number of well-known WA artists in the evenings. Later, having gained a diploma with distinction at TAFE, I began to enter competitions and held solo exhibitions, which were reasonably successful.
Since I enjoy the creative experience, painting and drawing have become essential parts of my life. I feel my work should reflect my personality and my outlook on life, rather than being merely a representation of what is in front of me.
Colour has always been important, as well as everyday activities and scenes. I try to achieve a boldness and liveliness as a reflection of my feelings, and subjects are varied and often include my love of horses."
Come down and celebrate Roy and his art with us.
All proceeds to be donated to Mission Australia
This is Roy's third exhibition at Kidogo, and one which he arranged before his death. His wife and Kidogo Arthouse have decided to go ahead with the exhibition, as a celebration of Roy's life and his wonderful paintings.
As Roy himself wrote of his art before his death:
"I have had a lifelong interest in drawing and painting. It became clear at an early age that I had a talent, and the standard improved since I enjoyed sketching in my spare time.
At senior school, my art master commented favourably on my artwork and I entered poster competitions. Having won prizes, I was engaged by the Royal Sovereign Pencil to design a poster for an industrial exhibition.
After school ended, I was forced to neglect art in favour of a depressing job as a bank clerk, where I found little opportunity for art and design. However, during the second World War I joined the Navy, and as a navigating officer in a submarine, I made coastline drawings from the periscope when we were close inshore. These included enemy installations in the Pacific and special operations in the Norwegian fjords and were used in intelligence work. On leave, my sketchpad became a means of escape from long weeks at sea.
After the war, I migrated to Western Australia and took an art course at UWA with Frank Mills. I also was tutored by Henry Froudest, and was privileged to paint with a number of well-known WA artists in the evenings. Later, having gained a diploma with distinction at TAFE, I began to enter competitions and held solo exhibitions, which were reasonably successful.
Since I enjoy the creative experience, painting and drawing have become essential parts of my life. I feel my work should reflect my personality and my outlook on life, rather than being merely a representation of what is in front of me.
Colour has always been important, as well as everyday activities and scenes. I try to achieve a boldness and liveliness as a reflection of my feelings, and subjects are varied and often include my love of horses."
Come down and celebrate Roy and his art with us.