Contemporary Art | Greg Mallyon art

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Greg Mallyon is a painter and printmaker who works from his studio in rural Australia. His abstract topographical images are inspired by an aerial perspective of the landscape below .His life story includes constant travel and a rich exposure to European , Asian , Middle Eastern and our own Indigenous culture.

His early career began with his first solo exhibition in Provence, France ..It was followed by a group exhibition in Rome ,a touring exhibition in Hamburg, Wurtzburg and Dortmund ,Germany and a solo exhibition in Zagreb, Croatia.

This international exposure and success led to interest within the Australian art world .Representation followed with the prestigious Raya Gallery in Melbourne culminating in four sell out exhibitions and a flying start for a young artist.

Over the succeeding years Greg has held over 40 solo exhibitions throughout Australian capital cities as well as Singapore and Honolulu .He has participated in over 80 group exhibitions in locations such as Barcelona , Venice, and Taipei and also locally at The National Gallery of Victoria , University of Melbourne and the Next Wave and Antipodes festivals.

Greg has been represented in 14 international art fairs in Hong Kong , Melbourne , Sydney , Brisbane and Singapore .

Greg holds a Masters degree in Art ( majoring in painting ) UNSW, a Diploma in Fine Art ( majoring in printmaking ) QCA and a Post Graduate Diploma in Art Education QUT,

Other studies have included Italian language at the Univeristi per Stranieri Perugia , Ancient History and Classical Civilization ,University of Queensland , Fine Arts at the University of Melbourne and Computer art at RMIT .

In recent years he has been awarded artist residencies at Can Serrat International Art Centre Barcelona ( 2011) The International School of Graphic Design , Venice (2014) and C.A.P. print studio in Chiang Mai ( 2017)

Media publicity about Greg's career has included over 80 magazine , newspaper, television and radio interviews and in flight videos for QANTAS and the former ANSETT airlines .Greg's previous homes and renovation projects have been featured in lifestyle magazines including Vogue Living Australia, House and Garden , Home Beautiful and others. His work has appeared on TV and movie sets and commissioned or acquired by major corporate collections , universities , government departments and luxury hotels .

Concurrent with his career as an artist Greg has contributed to the Australian art scene for decades via various administrative roles .These have included co-ordinator of Fine Arts at the Council of Adult Education , part owner and managing director of Port Jackson Press , manager of Northern Editions at Charles Darwin University and manager of World Vison's Birrung Gallery in Sydney. In these capacities Greg worked on projects , educational programs and exhibitions with many of the nations leading artists including John Olsen , Charles Blackman, Clifton Pugh , Mirka Mora and David Lariwll and major artists from Indigenous communities including Yuendumu, Maningrida , Balgo Hills and the Tiwi islands .

These experiences have enriched his own artistic output.

"Brilliant success for the first exhibition of Greg Mallyon"

Le Provencal , Nice, France

"Travel through exotic countries such as India has left an influence on his paintings. Greg Mallyon's exhibition not only brings us closer to a talented painter but also makes it possible to understand his outlook on life in a young country with an ancient past "

Matica Magazine, Zagreb, Croatia

" Remarkable response to his Brisbane debut. .Discerning artists and art collectors were among buyers of this refreshingly individual exhibition"

The Courier Mail, Brisbane, Australia

"He is one of the most innovative contemporary Australian painters"

The Wentworth Courier ,Sydney ,Australia

"Mallyon delights in his subjects .His bold, vibrant and colourful paintings which exude warmth and happiness are testimonies to this "

The Age , Melbourne ,Australia

"There is no mistaking the exuberant and sometimes ritualistic adornment of nature that is the hallmark of Mallyon's style as if he were celebrating in a more symbolic way her very fecundity"

Honolulu Star Bulletin, Honolulu USA

" The past and present are united in an exceptionally fresh body of work by this Australian artist"

Singapore Scene magazine, Singapore

'The maze-like aerial view ,influences from Eastern art, the sunbaked outback and the lush vegetation of Queensland are all part of artist Greg Mallyon's two dimensional world. But far from creating a lifeless view of Australia, this Melbourne painter uses these influences to capture our bold and varied landscape in a completely original way ."

The Melburnian , Melbourne, Australia

"Melbourne artist Greg Mallyon has built up an international reputation with a collection of images that explore ancient cultures through the medium of 20th century technology"

Canon Images Magazine ,Australia

"One of the regions most respected artists, Greg Mallyon is influenced by the landscape and time spent in Indigenous communities .His work is textured , layered and draws you to think about the earthy tones of Australia, the fractured fault lines , the clashes of sand , wind and surf over the fragile form"

Andrew O'Brien , Daylesford Macedon Life magazine 2021

" A true maverick and visionary , Greg's creative process is unique and involves multiple layers"

Edge Galleries Maldon 2023

" The works of Greg Mallyon bravely soar, presenting aerial views of sprawling landscapes that the Victorian based artist layers together to offer us a glimpse through avian eyes."

Nabila Chemaissem Editor Art Edit Magazine 2023

" Greg's art focuses on abstract landscapes with an aerial view. His work is intriguing - layers of poignant color and texture unite in harmony to produce works that mostly reflect the Australian landscape from above."

Carol Baker Home Design Magazine 2024