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From Antiquities to Today features printmaking artists Terese McManus and Trevor Riach who both have detail oriented approaches to their practices. In differing styles McManus' works present flowing textures interlaid with symbols while Riach depicts flawless rural landscapes. The exhibition will be opened by Gary Shinfield, printmaker, artist and teacher, on Friday 23 October.Terese McManus has created a series of works in a one year journey, travelling, researching, collecting imagery and exploring various printmaking techniques including etching, collagraphs and relief printing. The result is a collection with a vibrant colour palette and intricate textures strongly influenced by the surviving murals and sculptures of Pompeii and the extensive relics excavated in the 
Crypt at the Duomo in Florence. In her journey McManus discovered, "how some images from earlier civilizations have survived till today, and that such symbols and designs still have relevance in our modern society."
McManus' works are influenced by symbols from Celtic times, murals from Pompeii, relics from Roman sites and more currently from Rouse Hill and the Rocks in Sydney. With sinuous lines she combines detailed fragments to create an overall sense of time by incorporating images from the past that remain relevant today. MxManus has said that, "I have found this journey from early civilization to current times a thought provoking and very satisfying experience."
Trevor Riach is often described as a ‘master printer' in the European tradition of printmaking and while working at Griffith Studio and Graphic Workshop for over twenty years he has been perfecting the craft of etching.
Born in Orange, NSW Riach is influenced by regional Australia and the moods of the land. "I try to capture special moments by acute observation and careful rendering of what I see," explains Riach of his methodology. His detailed etchings involve a series of techniques to produce the final image while the watercolours enable Riach to quickly capture changing elements composing a final image from a compilation of smaller studies.
Riach also has a strong interest in the importance of the water cycle, a delicate natural resource. A constant source of inspiration, water and sky play important roles in his artwork. The meticulous details of the works are true to their subject and each piece imparts a sense of tranquillity to the viewer.
Both artists will present artist talks at the gallery, Saturday 7 November at 2:30, please RSVP.
From Antiquities to Today is on show at Marianne Newman Gallery, 1 Albany Street, Crows Nest
from 23rd October - 21st November 2009.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
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