WARWICK Art Gallery is proud to present a much anticipated exhibition of illustrations by Warwick-based artist Dennis Hope.
The exhibition, titled Detour, showcases Dennis’s love of order and detail in the collection of more than 80 works that explore several themes including architecture, birds, animals and the military.
Dennis is enthusiastic about the way his choice of subject matter creates a constant challenge for his skills in ink and watercolour.
“I am a person of order and planning,“ Dennis said.
“I enjoy the orderly arrangement of elements in architecture that I strive to translate into a realistic art work.“
In his artistic career Dennis has produced 686 original drawings and, because of their intensely graphic nature, has explored the potential of reproducing the artworks into different items such as tea towels and stationery.
Dennis is also passionate about the plight of returned servicemen and has made a commitment to Legacy to donate the proceeds from the reproduction of his artwork to the charity.
Major Graham Palmer from the Legacy Foundation will officially open the exhibition on Friday 27 February at 6.30pm.
Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine has an appreciation for the fine detail and the research involved in the works on display.
“There are many local buildings from Warwick, Killarney and Yangan that will be very popular with visitors,“ Ms Devine said.
“I particularly like the military uniform series which inspire the viewer to imagine the story behind the uniformed character.”
Detour opens to the public on 26 February and continues until 29 March.
The gallery is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, and on weekends from 10am to 1pm.
