Maxiverse – an exhibition by Brian Blanchflower & Bob Brighton

Murdoch University Art Collection’s final exhibition for 2006 is dedicated to two unique and celebrated artists – Brian Blanchflower and Bob Brighton.

Maxiverse - an exhibition by Brian Blanchflower & Bob Brighton Murdoch University Art Gallery Level 4, North Wing Library Building, South Street Campus 3 November to 8 December 2006, 10am - 5pm daily Closed Saturdays and Sundays from 24th November.

Image credits: (left to right) - Bob Brighton, 338, 2003, acrylic on canvas, 35.5 x 30.5 x 1.5cm, accession number 694, kindly gifted by the artist 2006 Bob Brighton, 336, 2003, acrylic on canvas, 35.5 x 30.5 x 1.5cm, accession number 692, kindly gifted by the artist 2006 Brian Blanchflower, Cake 2 (lemon yellow), 2004-06, mixed media on brass mesh and wood, 19 x 6.5cm, , courteous the artist, 2006 Brian Blanchflower, Slab 1B (black), 2004-06, mixed media on canvas, 23 x 23.5 x 3.5cm, , courteous the artist, 2006 Photography by Brian Richards Copyright Brian Blanchflower and Bob Brighton , 2006

After completing their studies together at Brighton College of Art in the United Kingdom in 1961, Blanchflower and Brighton shared a close friendship. Although Blanchflower emigrated to Australia in 1972, and the two artists have taken different life paths, they have maintained a close bond and share an ongoing dedication to the artistic exploration of the interaction between humankind and the natural world.

Titled Maxiverse, this exhibition features an anthology of artwork reflecting over forty years of the artists’ friendship and artistic practice. The artworks have been sourced from the artists’ personal collections and Murdoch University Art Collection’s holdings, some of which have been generously donated by the artists.

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