John Lynch Sculpture Gallery

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FREE-STANDING SCULPTURE (IN-THE ROUND)

Standing Sunbaker (after Dupain) is an appropriation of Max Dupain’s iconic photograph of 1937. Dupain’s bronzed male figure is lying without care and at one with the beach in dazzling sun. By standing the figure and exposing his face, but maintaining the pose and body language I have introduced uncertainty and perhaps a fragility to the male stereotype. In addition, the use of an expressive technique of direct plaster and colour provides a counterpoint to the monochrome and smooth powerful forms of the Dupain figure. I hope I have created a sunbaker for the ages, one of a sensitive male that exposes himself to the world with thoughtful awareness while still being one with nature.

Standing Sunbaker (after Dupain) Direct plaster (Ceramaplast) on steel armature, acrylic paint. 55x65x18. 8kg

Omen (80x20x20)references a bird crashing to earth as a metaphor for the climate change emergency. The impact of climate change has already resulted in millions of wildlife deaths in bushfires, storms and heatwaves, especially in birds and fish. Personally, I am done with making art addressing environmental issues in a subtle or indirect way. The time is for direct action. Omen is a plea, maybe even a warning, about what could be our future if action is delayed or inadequate. A bird falling from the sky is a dramatic event and picking up and holding a fallen bird and seeing it so transformed from its atmospheric state is incredibly powerful. Omen is carved from a common Cypress Pine that was blown over in a storm.

The Family relates ubiquitous vessels of today to the classic amphora form. This relationship can be interpreted in multiple ways: historically as the development of form and culture over the passage of time; structurally as the common but thoughtfully designed plastic, disposable containers are seen anew; culturally as a reflection on containment changing ideas of value. A family of vessels. Amphoras often contained life essentials in the ancient world: water and olive oil. They also were given to victors and winning athletes. We may reflect on our disposable society today, but common amphoras were usually disposed of just as we dispose of the well-designed but unloved vessels of today.

The answer and the question. Paper fibre, acrylic

Sculpture by John Lynch for sale — ‘Diprotodont Emerging’

Three-month Lockdown. Wood, acrylic paint. 75x40x20.

Three-month Lockdown. 80x40x35. Wood, acrylic paint.Three Month Lockdown is a record of that time when we all adapted and looked inward. It was also a time when I was able to make more art and spend time with nature … and not get my hair cut. Yes, that’s a Willy Wagtail. When you are working with a mallet and chisels, animals come around.

Cultivator5 is a sculpture by John Lynch — Cultivator 5. Found object and recycled Oregon. 60x40x40

Sculpture by John Lynch — Here Comes the Sun. 55x50x30. Gosford sandstone. 70 x 40 x 45. The title appears to reference the beautifully mellow Beatles song but the sculpture is actually appealing to the audience to take action on climate change. The title acts as a folly to provoke the audience. I have used elements of the Baroque style such as expression, body language, hyperbole, movement and space and appropriated the face of Daphne from Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne to instil drama and create a sense of urgency. The sun is represented as menacing and threatening, just as Apollo is portrayed in Bernini’s masterpiece. Art in the Baroque period was designed to appeal to the human emotions. I am using it for just such a purpose in the 21st century.

Stargazing. 40x35x20. Carrara statuary marble. Stargazing reflects on the stillness and being of laying back and gazing at the night sky. There is a rock formation where I live that inspired me. Stone is of the earth but holds the ancient histories of the universe in its minerals. The veining of the marble somewhat resembles a galaxy or gas clouds. The head is simplified to the point of it being just a large pebble.

Reconciliation-looking-listening-going-forward. Wood

bush-turkey-dreaming. Unique bronze. Collection of Gold Coast Art Gallery

Portrait of Patrick White in wood and found objects

John working on sandstone piece ‘Eco Warrior”

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Our Featured Courses

COURSES RESTART FEBRUARY 17th. 2023
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General workshops are $60/day for six hours tuition from 10:00 – 4:00.

You can come multiple days to complete your sculpture or a single day to learn a technique.

Materials cost depends on your choices but usually between $10 – $40.

Use the email function or call John on 0409048025 for more information.

Carving in stone, Hebel and wood
‘Lost wax’ process from clay to bronze
Modelling in clay, plaster & wax
Mould-making and casting in plaster, wax etc.
Mosaics
Lettering in stone
Paper -pulp construction

Friday Workshop

Every Friday during term. Just let me know by the Wednesday.
Your choice of materials/techniques

Cost is $60/day plus materials.

Stone Carving Course

2 blocks of 3 days = 6 days
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Includes all tools and a block of sandstone or Hebel. Make an abstract form.

Cost is $700

Wood Carving Course

2 blocks of 3 days = 6 days
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Includes all tools and a block of softwood. Make an abstract form.

Cost is $700

Modelling, Moulds & Casting Course

o 2 blocks of 3 days = 6 days

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o Includes all tools and materials. Make a portrait head in clay, make a mould of it and cast in plaster or concrete.

o Cost is $750. Silicon-Resin extension + $150

Armatures and Concrete Course

3 days (maybe finish on another Friday workshop)
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Includes all tools and materials but it would be better to have your own welding helmet and gloves if possible. Make a garden sculpture in lightweight concrete.

Cost is $450