Historical information

John Dudley was a well-known local artist who lived in the Shire during the 50s, 60’s and 70s. He was represented by Wiregrass Gallery in Eltham. Formerly two separate galleries: The Eltham Gallery and The Wiregrass Gallery. The Wiregrass Gallery opened on 4th February 1977 at Station Entrance, Eltham, Victoria and closed on the 19th November 1989 when its lease expired. The gallery then moved in early 1990 to 559 Main Road Eltham, the premises of the Eltham Gallery and from then on operated under the name Eltham Wiregrass Gallery.

Significance

This work is of the local environment and an excellent example of the artist’s work practice.

Physical description

A visual language of shape, form and colour (abstract) to create a composition referencing the physical and emotional experience of landscape. Blended colours of dark blues in background and warm yellows in foreground.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed 'Dudley' red paint, lower left.