In Art A Fish Doesn’t Have To Be In The Sea
Contemporary Abstract Artist
When I paint badly it's my fault. When I paint well, it has nothing to do with me.
Shane Garton (managing Capra7ArtStudio) is a contemporary Australian abstract expressionist artist and photographer currently based in Hobart, Tasmania.
Artistic Career and Style
Abstract Expressionism: His work primarily focuses on abstract painting, often described as intuitive and heavily influenced by nature, music and poetry.
Musical Influence: He cites jazz and instrumental musicians like Wouter Veldhuis, Ketil Bjørnstad, Brian Eno, Albrecht La’Brooy, Nik Bärtsch and his brother Andrew Garton as primary inspirations for his artworks.as primary inspirations for his artworks.
Mediums: He utilises a variety of mediums, including acrylics, oil, inks, charcoal, gouache, and some digital intervention for his limited-edition prints.
Current Projects: He is currently working on two series, “Cannot Be Contained” and "It Just Is".
Background and Education
Academic Training: He holds a Diploma of Arts from Alexander Mackie College (1981) and a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the City Art Institute (1984), majored in fine art and photography.
International Experience: Garton lived in Canada for fifteen years, where he had exhibitions and commissions, plus taught art classes at The Burlington Cultural Centre in Ontario. He also managed an art gallery in British Columbia for nine years before returning to Australia.
Mentorship: Beyond his own practice, he has been recognised as a mentor to other artists, emphasising the importance of curiosity and imagination.
Majored in Art and Photography.
1981 – Diploma of Arts – Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education.
1983 – Graduate Diploma in Professional Art Studies, Sydney College of Advanced Education.
1984 – Bachelor of Visual Arts – City Art Institute.
1985 – Emigrated to Canada. Taught art classes for four years at the Burlington Culture Centre, Burlington, Ontario Canada.
1990 – 2000 - Opened and managed for ten years an art gallery in Kimberley, British Columbia.
Now ☀️ Based painting full-time in Lutana, nipaluna / Hobart, Tasmania - Australia.
Crafted with Care
Featured Canvas Print
Museum-grade giclée on archival poly-cotton canvas.
Hand-stretched, scratch and warp resistant.
Solid floater frames, pre-installed sawtooth hanger, ready to hang.
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