Brendan McGorry
Lives and works in Auckland
Brendan McGorry’s paintings are a rich exploration of growing up and of knowledge passed on between generations. His drawings and paintings are populated with the portraits of his sons, father, grandfather, himself, and the artists to whom he pays homage for the lessons learned. Combining fine drawing with a poetic form of colour-field abstraction, McGorry’s works are disarmingly honest expressions of what it is to be a father, brother, son, friend and artist. He explores his male world with lightness and great passion.
Brendan has been exhibiting since 1988. He is largely self-taught but credits the direction his practice has taken to his studies with the New York Studio School and his first-hand immersion in the content, composition and techniques of Italian Renaissance frescoes. McGorry has recently been a finalist in more than half a dozen national art awards.
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| The heart is a lonely hunter, 2009, 1200x1500mm oil and charcoal on canvas, photo courtesy of Rob Garrett |
Three towers, 2008, 1200x1500mm oil and charcoal on board, photo courtesy of Rob Garrett.jpg |
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| Cabbage Tree 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
Camellia 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
Kowhai 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
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| Magnolia 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
Pohutakawa 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
Puriri 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
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| Lancewood 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
Kauri 2008, 405x504mm oil and charcoal on canvas |
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| Leaving Siam 2008, 810x1220mm charcoal on paper |
One branch of one tree 2008, 610x860mm charcoal on paper |
Paul McGorry with Clones Cathedral 2008, 610x860mm charcoal on paper |
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| Self Portrait with Orvieto Duomo 2008, 610x860mm charcoal on paper |
Solomon with totem tree 2008, 610x860mm charcoal on paper |
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| The new Star 2009, 610x860mm charcoal on paper |
This is the New Sound just like the Old Sound 2009, 610x860mm charcoal on paper |
This is the Old Sound just like the New Sound 2009, 610x860mm charcoal on paper |
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| Twelve, fourteen, sixteen 2007, 810x1220mm charcoal on paper |
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| Another October in Babylon 2009, 1200x900mm Oil and charcoal on board |
Home again again 2009, 800x1070mm Oil and charcoal on board |
The Rape of Europa 2009, 1100x1500 Oil and charcoal on canvas |
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| This Annunciation, 2009, 1200x1500mm Oil and charcoal on board, courtesy RGCFA |
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| Daddy 2008, 1200x2000mm Oil and charcoal on board |
The marriage of Frida and Pieter 2009, 1200x1800 Oil and charcoal on board |
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| The boys at Potters Park 2007, Oil and charcoal on board 1500x1200mm |
Own personal Babel 2009, 1500x1200mm Oil and charcoal on board |
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| Who were we_Where did we go_How do we get back_2008, 1500x1200mm Oil and charcoal on board |
Waiting for the call up 2008, 1200x1500 Oil and charcoal on board |
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| Victory over Death 2009, 1225x2445 Oil and charcoal on canvas |
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| Totem 1 2008, 600x1800 Oil and charcoal on board |
It was like a whole library burnt down 2008, 1200x2000 Oil and charcoal on board |
Totem 2 2008, 600x1800 Oil and charcoal on board |
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| Studio challenge 2007, 610x860mm Watercolour and charcoal on paper |
Studio offering 2007, 610x860mm Watercolour and charcoal on paper |
Studio Stigmata 2007, 610x860mm Watercolour and charcoal on paper |
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| Symonds St Stigmata 2007, 610x860mm Watercolour and charcoal on paper |
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