Artist in Wonderland

Artist Sheo White’s latest work, ‘Artist in Wonderland’ at Alpha Gallery Newtown, is a mix of vibrant colours and even though immensely abstract, has a sense of belonging to a natural environment, with a humane essence to it.

At first look, the words ‘ethnic’ and ‘colour’ spring to mind when observing Sheo’s art. It’s different, to begin with, and the preview art pieces impress all along.

In the artist’s words: “Creativity is the art of creation. Creation is the action of creativity.” As complex as the statement is, so is his art.

Artist in Wonderland is more about dealing with the natural; interpreted by a visually sparkling display of numerous tones and shades. It’s also about connecting the dots, linking the macro with the micro.

“Celebrating individual freedom of choice…of creativity, as brush connects with canvas, as people connect with community,” explained Sheo.

Working with a variety of mediums—oil and acrylic canvases, mixed media paper works—this exhibition is a true testament to the talent of his 45 year artistic journey.

Working beautifully with the use of shapes, the works have an intricate but dilemmatic quality to them. They seem to be presenting a dichotomy of sorts, an unrest yet harmony between human and nature.Venture out to be amazed and awed. (JR)

[Also an accomplished musician, Sheo will be performing live music at the Opening Night––Nov 12, 6-9pm.]

November 12–20 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. Sun, 10am-2pm). Alpha Gallery, 226 Union St, Newtown.