Artist's Back to Basics

Spotlighting Patrick’s Exhibition Crash Paintings Contributed

Born in Melbourne in 1985 and raised in Sydney, Patrick attended The College of Fine Arts, experimenting with several mediums including film, video, sculpture and sound, before settling on painting. With two solo shows, both in 2008, Patrick discussed personal issues relating to death, grief, love and life. Taking some time off to focus on musical pursuits with his band tortoiseshell, he has returned with a show focusing this time on life, and the celebration of it.

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