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By Kerry Lee
Graphic and visual artist Julian Hindson has brought some extra colour into Totara Hospice. As previously covered by the Times, the hospice (at The Gardens) has been undergoing major renovations. As part of the project, Hindson’s work is displayed in one of its new wings.
Often preferring acrylics, the Whitford-based artist keeps his options open. Much of his work depicts the natural world, but his subject matter varies.
“I know many artists pick one style and build a career on that, but I’m very much opposed to that sort of singularity. At any given time, I could be working on anything,” he says.
“A lot of my work features native birds and landscapes, and I have abstract landscapes, which are more generic and aren’t of any particular location. But I also have another series based on sailing and the America’s Cup, so I do use a few different styles [and] I have a lot of interests across a broad spectrum.” he says.
Recently, Hindson has been working on a new triptych, a piece divided into three. Measuring 2.7 by 1.2 metres, it’s described by Hindson as “big, colourful and vibrant.”
Inspiration can come from anywhere.
“It all depends on what catches my attention visually. It might be something quite dynamic or colourful, there might be a pattern, or it might be the way light [is shining] that grabs my attention,” he says.
“I spend a lot of time looking online at different art and designs, objects and sculptures and the colours and patterns of things, as well as visiting galleries. I treat the process a lot like I did when I was at art school – I never stop learning.”
