For the past few weeks, I’ve been visiting at my brother’s home in Florida, rooming with an extremely energetic seven year old, my niece Kendall. My dad gave Kendall the nickname of Firecracker— a nod not only to her fiery red hair but also to the tiny bundle of explosive energy that she is. The frenetic energy in the work of Australian artist Todd Hunter is definitely Firecracker level.
Who’s That Riding, oil on canvas
Hiding Today, oil on canvas
Hunter’s work is filled with the types of gestural strokes, saturated color, and wild movement that makes my heart skip a beat.
Pretty Strangers 4, oil on paper
This is work that grabs you, draws you in, and leaves you breathless. While the visual intensity of each work may be what captures our gaze initially, the moments of quiet within the composition end up being what keeps us coming back for more.
Barrenjoy Lighthouse, oil on canvas
Bronte to Bondi, oil on canvas
To see more of Todd Hunter’s work, please visit his website. Which types of work are you most drawn to? Peaceful and quiet or full of crazy good energy?
All images are via the artist’s website.
m.a.tateishi
December 6, 2012 at 10:56 AMLooks very interesting, but I’m sure it’s much better in person when you can really see the paint and the brushstrokes.
Lesley
December 6, 2012 at 11:32 AMAbsolutely! Expressive abstracts are almost always much more impressive in person. 😉 Good to “see” you, M.A.!
Richard Guest
December 6, 2012 at 1:37 PMThese look great – think there may even be some finger-painting in there.
Lesley
December 6, 2012 at 2:42 PMVery likely, I think, Richard!