Tony Twigg
b. 1953, Australia
Fascination with space as a medium is evident in works by Australian artist Tony Twigg. Often referring to his artworks that are created with enamel paint on timber as “constructions”, his lattice-like works show his attentiveness to the space that surrounds the structure. During his last decade spent travelling through Asia, Tony’s work has developed into an engagement with objects, as he describes them, ‘objects found beside the road’. He feels that he can read the language of these objects which crosses the national and cultural boundaries of our region. Most of his works incorporate found objects or found materials and he readily acknowledges the hand of an anonymous collaborator in their making. He sees the truth in his found materials that he says, “are facts that come after the facts of history; they are the facts of life”.
Tony Twigg studied painting in Australia and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Visual Art from the College of Fine Art, Sydney. As his work developed he incorporated elements of film, video and performance into his installations. When Tony began exhibiting in Manila in 1996 his work was abstracted. He continues living in both cities, and in 2005 he began exhibiting with TAKSU. Since then his work has been seen in group and solo shows in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Silky Oak
Enamel On Timber Construction, 143 x 197 cm
Silky Oak
Enamel On Timber Construction, 143 x 197 cm
His
Enamel On Timber Construction, 184 x 120 cm
His
Enamel On Timber Construction, 184 x 120 cm
Yella Moon Risen
Enamel On Timber Construction, 107 x 107 cm
Yella Moon Risen
Enamel On Timber Construction, 107 x 107 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Vanishing
Enamel On Timber Construction, 83 x 184 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Vanishing
Enamel On Timber Construction, 83 x 184 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Stepping
Enamel On Timber Construction, 75 x 198 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Stepping
Enamel On Timber Construction, 75 x 198 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Twang
Enamel On Timber Construction, 140 x 140 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Twang
Enamel On Timber Construction, 140 x 140 cm
Heirloom
Enamel On Timber Construction, 240 x 48 cm
Heirloom
Enamel On Timber Construction, 240 x 48 cm
Grove
Enamel On Timber Construction, 278 x 173 cm
Grove
Enamel On Timber Construction, 278 x 173 cm
5 Posts in Any Order
Enamel On Timber Construction, 175 x 78 cm
5 Posts in Any Order
Enamel On Timber Construction, 175 x 78 cm
5 sticks in 3 parts
Enamel On Timber Construction, 118 x 220 cm
5 sticks in 3 parts
Enamel On Timber Construction, 118 x 220 cm
5 Studies
Enamel On Timber Construction, 31 x 70 cm
5 Studies
Enamel On Timber Construction, 31 x 70 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Then When Now
Enamel On Timber Construction, 140 x 140 cm
15 Sticks in 3 Places, Then When Now
Enamel On Timber Construction, 140 x 140 cm
Accordion (Disc)
Acrylic on wood panels, 50 x 46 cm
Accordion (Disc)
Acrylic on wood panels, 50 x 46 cm
Altered Order
Enamel On Timber Construction, 106 x 125 cm
Altered Order
Enamel On Timber Construction, 106 x 125 cm
Black Monument
Enamel On Timber Construction, 71 x 46.5 cm
Black Monument
Enamel On Timber Construction, 71 x 46.5 cm
Compressed Disc
Enamel On Timber Construction, 56 x 33 cm
Compressed Disc
Enamel On Timber Construction, 56 x 33 cm
Expanded Disc - Vibrafon
Enamel On Timber Construction, 129 x 134 cm
Expanded Disc - Vibrafon
Enamel On Timber Construction, 129 x 134 cm
Monument
Enamel On Timber Construction, 57 x 25 cm
Monument
Enamel On Timber Construction, 57 x 25 cm
Moon Bathing
Enamel On Timber Construction, 118 x 125 cm
Moon Bathing
Enamel On Timber Construction, 118 x 125 cm
Oval
Enamel On Timber Construction, 53 x 28 cm
Oval
Enamel On Timber Construction, 53 x 28 cm
Quarters of the Moon
Enamel On Timber Construction, 58 x 54 cm
Quarters of the Moon
Enamel On Timber Construction, 58 x 54 cm
Sticks from 2004
Enamel On Timber Construction, 180 x 86.5 cm
Sticks from 2004
Enamel On Timber Construction, 180 x 86.5 cm
T'ai Shan
Enamel on Polycarbonate, 148 x 91 cm
T'ai Shan
Enamel on Polycarbonate, 148 x 91 cm
The Accordion Disc
Enamel On Timber Construction, 52 x 45 cm
The Accordion Disc
Enamel On Timber Construction, 52 x 45 cm
Vibrafon Study #5
Enamel On Timber Construction, 64 x 62 x 47 cm
Vibrafon Study #5
Enamel On Timber Construction, 64 x 62 x 47 cm
Vibrafonic Disc
Enamel on timber construction, 159 x 117 cm
Vibrafonic Disc
Enamel on timber construction, 159 x 117 cm