William Delafield Cook. A Survey
Obiri I 1987
acrylic on canvas, 122 x 304 cm
Private collection © William Delafield Cook
15 October 2011 - 12 February 2012
This major survey of William Delafield Cook has been mounted by Gippsland Art Gallery and tours to TarraWarra Museum of Art.
William Delafield Cook. A Survey is the first survey exhibition of this significant Australian artist in over two decades. Since the late 1970s Delafield Cook has worked almost exclusively with the Australian landscape – remarkably, from his studio in London. His paintings are characterised by a deadpan photo realism, yet they transcend the real altogether to speak of phenomena beyond our perception. Taken as a whole, his paintings elevate our understanding and appreciation of the Australian landscape to a new level.
This timely survey unites works from over a thirty year period, to provide a compelling document on the work of one of Australia’s most acclaimed and accomplished artists.
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