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DiaporamaSylvan Landscape
Painting- Contemporary Realism
2004- Contemporary
29.0 x 40.0 cm
Central Goldfields Art Gallery
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Artist Biography
The Soul of the Australian Landscape: The Artistry of Jeffrey Makin
Born in 1943 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Jeffrey Makin has emerged as a profound voice in the realm of Australian landscape painting. His journey is one deeply rooted in both personal heritage and academic rigor, beginning with an early spark of creativity nurtured by his parents and refined under the guidance of his art teacher at Cowra High School. A defining moment in his youth was receiving a set of pastels from his grandmother—a gift that carried the weight of a prestigious lineage tracing back to the legendary English portraitist Sir Joshua Reynolds. This connection to the masters of the past instilled in him a lifelong respect for artistic tradition, even as he sought to forge a modern visual language for the Australian continent.
Makin’s formal evolution began in 1961 at the Julian Ashton School of Art in Sydney, where he studied under the esteemed Desiderius Orban. This period of mentorship was crucial, placing him within a lineage of significant Australian talent, as Orban would also go on to mentor the celebrated artist John Olsen. Seeking deeper technical mastery, Makin pursued a diploma in Painting at the National Art School in Sydney between 1962 and 1966, earning an Art Progression Student Scholarship that allowed him to focus intensely on his craft. However, his approach to art was never merely aesthetic; it was deeply intellectual. Through a Masters by Research at Deakin University, he explored the philosophical depths of his subject matter, producing a thesis titled ‘Meaning, Significance, and the Sublime in the Depiction of the Australian Landscape.’ This academic foundation allowed him to approach the canvas not just as a painter, but as a scholar of the sublime.
Technique and the Spirit of En Plein Air
At the heart of Makin’s practice is a devotion to en plein air painting—the act of working outdoors, directly in the presence of the subject. This method allows him to capture the fleeting nuances of light, atmosphere, and the raw essence of the Australian environment as it unfolds in real-time. His style is a sophisticated tapestry woven from Impressionistic light and Expressionist texture. By blending these two movements, he achieves a sense of movement and vitality that transcends mere representation. He does not simply document a scene; he interprets the emotional resonance of the land, using bold strokes and layered textures to evoke the ruggedness and the quiet majesty of the bush and coastline.
The significance of his work lies in its ability to bridge the gap between traditional observation and modern interpretation. His paintings serve as a meditation on the Australian identity, reflecting a deep-seated connection to the natural world. Through his mastery of color and form, Makin invites the viewer to experience the landscape not as a distant vista, but as a living, breathing entity. His contributions to the Australian art canon are marked by this unique ability to find the eternal within the ephemeral, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary landscape art.
jeffrey thomas makin
1943 - , Australia
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: En plein air painting; Impressionism
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Landscape Painting']
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Desiderius Orban
- Joshua Reynolds
- Date Of Birth: 1943
- Full Name: Jeffrey Thomas Makin
- Nationality: Australian
- Notable Artworks:
- Australia Felix series
- Cape Schanck
- Grand Duke
- Place Of Birth: Wagga Wagga, Australia
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