Rex Turnbull

My practice is located in Rosebery, Sydney. I am a story teller. My work reflects social and political attitudes both negative and positive. Each work has a narrative.

This narrative is for the artist to know and for an audience to discover or interpret. The titles are often suggestive to give the viewer a starting point from which to begin. I understand that art is subjective and what appeals to one may not appeal to another. Similarly – the interpretation of the ‘visual’ can be totally different from one person to another.

I am happy that people may see something quite different to what was intended. To provide a platform for discussion is important. I am a realist - as are my works.

My practice has a steady client base I am able to support myself happily. At the moment I am exploring my childhood through some old black and white photos trying to understand where I come from - which will determine where I am going.

Rex Turnbull studied graphic design at Wellington Polytechnic School of Design (Massey University). He has exhibited extensively throughout New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, UK and Switzerland. He has been a finalist in numerous national awards and was the winner of the Kelliher Award in Dunedin, NZ.

ARTISTS CV
2018 The Other Art Fair
2017 Northbridge Art Prize – Finalist (Highly Commended)
Hornsby Art Prize
Gallipoli Art Prize – Finalist
Hunters Hill Art Prize. - Finalist
2016 Art Atrium – Group Summer Sojourn
Freehand Gallery – Gallery Grand Opening Group show
Mosman Art Prize – Finalist
St George Art Award – Finalist
Eva Breuer Memorial Art Prize - Finalist
2015 Art Atrium – Group Summer Sojourn
CK Gallery – ‘Once upon a time…’ Solo
Kilgour Art Prize - Short listed Finalist
Tattersall’s Art Prize (Brisbane) – Invited Finalist
Art Atrium, Sydney – Solo Show
Kogarah City Art Prize – Finalist (Peoples Choice)
Muswellbrook Art Prize – Finalist (Highly Commended)
2014 Art Atrium Sydney – Group Show
CK Gallery Sydney – ‘Journey’ Solo
Wynne Prize, Art Gallery NSW – Finalist
Art Club Singapore – Group Show
2012 Charles Hewitt – Sydney – Group Show
MRA Gallery - Foodbank Plate Art Project – Group Show
2011 MRA Gallery – Sydney
Mosman Art Prize - Finalist
Blacktown Art Prize - Finalist
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