Solitude in Art

One of Australia’s leading artists of his generation, Michael Peck tells stories of disorientation and dislocation from mainstream society. The 33-year-old Michael Peck relies on good, old-fashioned art techniques of fine brush work, rich layering and sepia effects to explore contemporary issues of isolation and disenfranchisement.

Characterised by wide, open spaces, with the subject looking away and solitary elements like the monk’s hood and blindfold, his art invites us to contemplate loneliness and, perhaps, silent cries of abuse. His monochromatic palette further emphasises greyness and desperation and his exhibition at Metro Gallery in Melbourne last year conveys unease and uncertainty.

Anita Traynor, art consultant at Metro who represents Peck, said:

“We will always have a sell-out exhibition for Michael, even in a down market. You can never have too many of his works because he cannot paint a lot and he’s not pushing it for the money.”

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