DANE BEESLEY
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Dane Beesley is an Australian photographer renowned for his evocative landscape images that masterfully incorporate negative space, particularly vast expanses of clear blue sky. His work often transforms familiar scenes into meditations on form, light, and the subtle interplay of elements, inviting viewers to find beauty in simplicity and openness.
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Beyond his compelling use of space, Beesley possesses a keen eye for colour, demonstrating a remarkable ability to harness its power to evoke mood and enhance narrative. This expertise is evident across his extensive exhibition history, which includes "Shades", a celebrated colour exhibition that marked the beginning of his fine art photography series, capturing crisp blue skies and painterly landscapes. His versatility is further showcased in "New York Buck", a contrasting black and white exhibition, demonstrating his command over both chromatic and monochromatic palettes.
Sunbaker II
Archival pigment print.
93 x 63 cm
$950
The colour palette is deliberately vivid and expressive, reflecting the surprising pockets of warmth and tranquility that can be found amidst the city's pulse. By isolating this seemingly mundane act, I aim to highlight moments of personal reprieve and quietude within public spaces. The anonymous nature of the figure, defined only by her relaxed posture and sun-kissed skin, invites viewers to project their own experiences of seeking solace and finding moments of peace in unexpected environments. It's a testament to the universal human need for connection with nature, even if that connection is simply the warmth of the sun on one's skin, found in the heart of the urban sprawl.
Fight Talk Place
Archival pigment print.
85 x 120 cm
$2700
"Fight Talk Place" captures a moment of quiet contemplation within the vibrant urban fabric of Woolloongabba, a place whose very name is believed to echo its Aboriginal origins, signifying "fight talk place". This photograph, two balloons adrift against a brilliant blue sky, serves as a contemporary interpretation of this rich etymology.