TACIT GAllery representation November 25 2024

Very happy to announce I am now also represented by TACIT Gallery in Melbourne. There will be a SALON group show from the 4st - 22nd of December 2024 with a SOLO show booked in for June 2025.

 

Gariwerd Documentary 2024 May 19 2024

In 2023 and 2024 I had the opportunity to spend time on Gariwerd Country, Australia and explore creating a connection with the land using watercolour. The documentary shows my process of working and using watercolour as a medium to collaborate with the elements of the land. It documents my thought process collaborating with the medium and land. We need to create a greater respect for the land we live on.

Artist Talk - Finalist TAMA Art Gallery of Ararat August 23 2023

On 8th of September 2023 I will be giving an artist talk about my work, in relation to the WAMA 2023 Art Prize, for which I was shortlisted.

The WAMA finalist exhibition runs from August 19 - November 19 at the TAMA Gallery Ararat.

https://www.araratgallerytama.com.au/event/stefan-gevers-artist-talk/

Artist Residency Grampians 2023 July 10 2023

In MAY 2023 I was given the opportunity to spend 8 days in a secluded part of the Grampians, Australia. My aim was to explore new ideas and completely emerge myself in my work and the landscape. There was no contact, or very little, with anyone else. No distractions, complete focus on creating new work.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/pEpwhOQyyWo

I am fascinated by the way we perceive the landscapes we find ourselves in. Rather than simply viewing it through a camera lens, I take a more holistic approach. I like to consider what was there originally and how the landscape has changed over time. I also think about why certain places hold specific meanings and what the consequences of our interference with the landscape may be or have been. Can we restore parts of it to its original habitat and manage it differently?

Tuning in to the landscape, listening to the movement of sound through the trees and feeling its temperature and texture. These sensations trigger images in my mind that result in paintings, or even words.

Ultimately, I hope to bring greater awareness to the viewer on how we can experience landscapes differently, appreciating them more and resulting in greater respect for the land and therefore the future of it.

Peter McCallum Art Collection 2023 June 07 2023

The two works that were part of the "Adaptation" group show at Canberra Glassworks are now part of the permanent Art collection at the Peter McCallum Cancer Center in Melbourne. Donated with help of the Philanthropy program. 

Contemporary versus Traditional watercolour May 04 2023

I often get the question what is CONTEMPORARY watercolour as opposed to Traditional watercolour, so here are my thoughts. 

https://youtu.be/uav4gzh5xc4

 

6-Day workshop Grampians Brushes September 2023 October 12 2022

Stefan will be running a 6 day contemporary watercolour workshop in September 2023 as part of Grampians Brushes. For bookings and details go to: www.grampianarts.com.au

 

 

LON Artist in residence Exhibition 24 Feb - 10 April 2022 January 12 2022

Deeper Water - is an exhibition of Stefans recent collection of watercolours and works on canvas, painting a distinctive and atmospheric picture and response of the Bellarine Peninsula's iconic sea and landscapes - exhibition will run for a 6 week window as part of Lon Retreat's artist in residence series.

Exhibition open for public viewing & sales and works available to view & purchase online from 24 February.

Opening Preview evening - Thursday 24 Feb, 4-6pm (contact Stefan to register)

 

Velvet Sky in the Peter MAC Collection December 13 2021

Follow the link to read the article about my work Velvet Sky becoming part of the Peter Mac Art Collection.

"NEW ARTWORK UNVEILED- A CHAT WITH THE ARTIST" 

https://www.petermac.org/news/new-artwork-unveiled-chat-artist

 

Port Melbourne project - 2020 February 09 2021

Just before Christmas we managed to install, in collaboration with Third Street, four large size watercolours into a new apartment complex in Port Melbourne.

Painted over the cover period lockdown and beautifully framed by Arten Framing.

One larger 3x1.2m work and three 2x1m works.

Contemporary watercolour landscapes on Arches paper. Australian watercolour paintings.

Adaptation - Glassworks Canberra December 16 2020

Adaptation

Works by Ingrid Bowen, Susie Dureau, Sharon Field, Sara Freeman, Hannah Gason, Stefan Gevers, Isobel Rayson, Harriet Schwarzrock and Jo Victoria

Ultimately, belief in tomorrow fosters endurance, resilience and gently encourages us to adapt to our changed environment. Adaptation is a salute to moving forward in whatever environment we find ourselves. The events of 2020 have highlighted the need for collaboration and supporting each other as a community and so Canberra Glassworks has partnered with Suki & Hugh Gallery to present this exhibition.

Catalogue link: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65094654/2020-cgw-adaptation-catalogue

Peter Mac Callum Collection 2020-2021 December 16 2020

So very exited that "Velvet Sky" from the Solstice show is being welcomed into the Peter McCallum Art collection from January 2020.  I have many times admired the works on display and still do, while accompany my wife for her treatment. I am glad that my work in the collection can change to focus of those who visit Peter MAC in a positive way.