Colour is recognised as being a powerful communication tool. It has also been shown to influence mood and elicit physiological reactions. New Zealand’s ubiquitous yellow-and-black COVID signs are evidence that colour can even trigger changes in behaviour. But what is it about vibrant colour that draws us in or, in some cases, repels us? Do we respond to colour depending on our emotional state? Do cultural and situational factors – for example political environment – have an effect? Are we affected by colour in different ways at times of stress or upheaval?
As our homes increasingly become our havens – places to retreat from the rigours of the outside world – we’ve started to wonder here at Tim Melville whether colour might actually be therapy. And as we head into Autumn, we are pleased and proud to present a glimpse into the imaginations of four artists whose vibrant, joyful, colourful, thoughtful, exuberant, glorious and intelligent painting might be just what we all need.
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
CAT FOOKS (courtesy Anna Miles Gallery)
TOMISLAV NIKOLIC (courtesy Fox Jensen McCrory)
MATTHEW BROWNE
Photography by Kallan MacLeod
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
MATTHEW BROWNE
Klexos
2020
vinyl tempera and oil on linen
1800mm H x 1600mm W
TOMISLAV NIKOLIC
Be just who you are make no apologies
2009-2011
acrylic and marble dust on canvas and frame
710mm H x 835mm W x 65mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
MATTHEW BROWNE
Morii 7
2020
vinyl tempera and oil on linen
455mm H x 405mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
TOMISLAV NIKOLIC
By an endeavour to understand C. The manner of reception , 3
2014
acrylic, marble dust, 16.9 ct lemon gold lead and glass on canvas and wood
490mm H x 565mm W x 95mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
2020-XII-I
2020
mixed media on canvas
1800mm H x 900mm W
CAT FOOKS
Paper Rock Scissors
2021
oil and mixed media on canvas
520mm H x 620mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
MATTHEW BROWNE
Morii 8
2020
vinyl tempera and oil on canvas
455mm H x 405mm W
TOMISLAV NIKOLIC + MATTHEW BROWNE
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
TOMISLAV NIKOLIC + ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
CAT FOOKS + MATTHEW BROWNE
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
1992-01
1992
acrylic on paper mounted on canvas
1700mm H x 960mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
1988-12
2021
mixed media on wood
730mm H x 640mm W x 70mm D
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
2014-1
2014
mixed media on wood
340mm H x 300mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
2020-XII-0 (Ardi's Scare)
2020
mixed media on canvas
1650mm H x 1000mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
CAT FOOKS
Split Peas
2016
oil and mixed media on board
400mm H x 300mm W
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ + CAT FOOKS
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
CAT FOOKS + MATTHEW BROWNE
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
ALBERTO GARCIA-ALVAREZ
2016-59 (Blanes)
2016
mixed media on board
455mm H x 295mm W
TOMISLAV NIKOLIC
Something we share, understood
2016
glass, 12ct white gold leaf, 24ct gold leaf, acrylic and marble dust on paper and wood
760mm H x 755mm W x 60mm D
PRIVATE COLLECTION
MATTHEW BROWNE
Morii 18
2020
vinyl tempera and oil on linen
455mm H x 405mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
CAT FOOKS
Chequered Skipper
2016
oil and mixed media on board
530mm H x 430mm W
MATTHEW BROWNE
Morii 3
2020
vinyl tempera and oil on linen
455mm H x 405mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view
Painters Of Colour
March 2021
installation view