Painted with bright block colours, great care is taken in distilling both the forms and markings of each species represented. Each painting is created at 1:1 scale in order to retain a tangible sense of size. This is a departure from our now ubiquitous viewing of small images on screens and a reminder of real world wonder, beauty and awe. The work presents the vast scale of some creatures and the
intricate small-scale wonder of others. The emblematic mode harnesses the language of warning signs and speaks to the threatened status of each species: precious rarities to treasure and protect. Each artwork is also available in the form of limited edition fine art prints. Each one is signed and annotated with a percentage, which notes the print size in relation to the life-size original. Ian donates 1% of every sale toward a global effort to protect 30% of world oceans by 2030. Visit Ian at his Cowaramup studio this year during Margaret River Region Open Studios. 9-25 September 2023. Open hours 10 am - 4 pm Thursday - Monday, appointment only Tuesdays, closed Wednesdays. During this year's open studios Ian will be working towards his upcoming solo exhibition SWIM at Kamilė Gallery, Perth, set to open 27 October - 17 November 2023. Take a behind the scenes look at how the work is made and look out for special events. Collaborating with marine scientists and hosting educational workshops has become an important part of Ian's art practice.
