Tim McMonagle is a painter for whom the process of making a work is as important as the image itself. Painting directly on to linen, with no preparatory sketches, McMonagle characteristically introduces texture and depth through a robust use of impasto, sweeping brushstrokes and intensely rendered detail. His portrait of Melbourne property developer and avid art collector Michael Buxton was shortlisted for the 2012 Archibald Prize. That’s the style, Mary, McMonagle’s stunning 2011 commentary on 21st century materialism is in the Holmesglen Collection.

The artist is represented in significant public and private collections throughout Australia and will be speaking at the Chadstone campus in a free lunchtime lecture.

Date:: 12.30 - 1.30pm, Thursday 12th September 2013

Venue: Room C1.1.33 at Chadstone campus, Batesford Road, Chadstone. Melways ref: 69F1

Bookings: Bookings are essential,  please contact Anna Long. E: artcollection@holmesglen.edu.au or T: 03 9209 5605 / 9564 2755