John Klein

John Klein is a contemporary Australian artist who has been engaged in creative pursuits his entire career. His love for the visual arts has seen him drawn to the mediums of film, photography and painting. He has been a finalist in a number of prestigious Australian art prizes including the Mosman, Kennedy and Gallipoli to name a few.

John enjoys collecting various objects which often become the subject matter for his unique still life paintings. He is an avid gardener which is also reflected throughout his floral subjects.

Whilst sometimes appearing decorative in nature, art collectors readily engage with John’s work through the deeper commentary on significant craftsmanship and tradition. John seeks to document and highlight a discussion about both quality design in our everyday utilitarian items, along with the restorative force of the bloom – a life force in nature.

His paintings are held in private collections in Italy, France, Germany, USA, United Kingdom and throughout Australia.

John studied film and television at North Sydney TAFE and has a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management from the University of Technology Sydney. He has undertaken training at the National Art School and continues to participate in masterclasses with artists that inspire him.

2023
Cornucopia - Solo exhibition SOHOStudio
Archibald Prize Salon des Refusés, S.H Ervin Gallery
Affordable Art Fair Sydney
Contempo, KAB Gallery

2022
Eclectic - Solo exhibition, Into-Arts
Lindfield Art Show
Glenaeon Art Show
St Thomas’ Art and Craft Show
Lane Cove Art Prize - Finalist
Hunters Hill Art Prize - Finalist
Lethbridge 20,000 Salon des Refusés
Affordable Art Fair Sydney
Gallipoli Art Prize - Finalist

2021
Halcyon Days - Solo exhibition, Into-Arts
Floral Deco - Solo exhibition, Brenda Colahan Fine Art
Still Life - Group Exhibition The Space Gallery
Group Show, Corner Store Gallery

2020
Home - Solo exhibition, Into-Arts
10 x 8 Group Show, Corner Store Gallery

2019
End of Year Group Show, Gallery 307
Culture Crash - Group Show, ARO Gallery
St Thomas’ Art and Craft Show
Brilliant Creatures, Vivid Shop Gallery
Big, Gallery 307
Lethbridge 20000 – Finalist
Hunters Hill Art Prize – Finalist
Autumn Light, Gallery 307
Royal Easter Show
Lindfield Art Show
Portraits & Figures, Gallery 307

2018
End of Year Group Show, Gallery 307
Glenaeon Art Show
St Thomas’ Art and Craft Show
Bloom – Group Show, Incinerator Art Space
Kings School Art Show
Kennedy Art Prize – Finalist
Lane Cove Art Award – Finalist
Year of the Dog – Group Show,...