Eris Fleming, Hillside Paddock
Eris Fleming: Hillside Paddock
ERIS FLEMING (Australian, b. 1943)
Hillside Paddock 1972 Oil on canvas 46cm x 60.5cm Acquired 1972 109181 |
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Biography:
After graduating as a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Sydney in 1966, Eris Fleming endeavoured to operate a private practice. After for years, in 1972, he abandoned the medical profession to take up painting full time.
Exhibiting non a regular basis, Fleming’s preferred subject matter is the outback landscape of Australia, the nature of which he observes first-hand on his many field trips.
Artwork:
“Hillside Paddock” is representative of an earlier style, palette and composition, with his later works imbued with a more florid palette and gestural brushwork.
The work is also one of the earliest acquisitions by the Collection.
Further reading:
Handley, Kia, “Meet the fridge artist: Eris Fleming”, ABC Local, 10 August 2015