Mel Brigg
South African born artist Mel Brigg has a career that spans over four decades across several continents, with his work in major collections all over the world.
Brigg’s emotive landscapes and figurative works are born out of a self-taught artistic practice that have confidently found and established themselves within a variety of corporate, private, individual and government institution collections.
Famous for his highly skilled application and technique depicting a hybrid of beach and landscapes, his ability to portray moods within the skies and expansive scenes are both iconic and uniquely his.
“I draw inspiration from the interior regions of Australia. The vastness and intensity of light, combined with the spirituality of the indigenous peoples, are a never ending source of subject matter for me. What you see in a landscape may give you an overwhelming sense of peace, or it may threaten or intimidate you. I can paint an evocative landscape or I can make a graphic comment about social injustice, tragedy and the human condition.” - Mel Brigg
Into the sunset Acrylic on Canvas - Metal frame 125 x 105 cm $16,000
Influx 125 x 185 cm $36,000
MEL BRIGG
Solo Exhibitions
AUSTRALIA
Art Nuvo Gallery, Buderim - 2008, 2010
Wentworth Gallery, Sydney - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2008, 2009
Mary McKillop, A tribute 1995 commencing at Sydney Powerhouse, followed by a National Tour. Art Gallery of South Australia and Parliament House in Canberra.
SCEGGS REDLAND Art Award - 1997
Tattersalls Club Art Prize Brisbane - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Wagner Art Gallery - 1995
Von Bertouche Gallery - 2000
Porters Gallery - 2000
McGrath Gallery - 2001, 2003
Ron Coles Gallery - 2004
Red Hill Gallery - 2004, 2010
Linton & Kay Gallery - 2005, 2007
David Hart Gallery - 2006
Gallery One 2012, 2014,2016, 2018
TVH gallery 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
L&K Perth 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
Ridge St gallery Sydney 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
SYA Melbourne 2015
Wentworth 2014, 2016, 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
Bloemfontein - 1971, 1975, 1977
Johannesburg - 1973, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988
Nelspruit - 1976, 1978
Springs - 1974, 1975
Cape Town - 1974, 1975, 1980, 1990, 2001
Rustenberg - 1990, 1991
Swellendam - 1992
EUROPE
Portugal, Gallery Portimao - 1989
ENGLAND
Solent Gallery - 1989, 1990, 1991
Cannon Gallery - 1990
Oliver Swan Gallery, Cowes, Isle of Wight - 1991
ASIA
South African Embassy Singapore - 1993
Asia Contemporary Art Show 2017
Awards
Sorrento Art Exhibition, best in exhibition, 2010, 2011
Currabubula Art Exhibition, best in exhibition, 2010
Finalist in the 2012 Doug Moran Portrait prize
Finalist in the RQAS Inaugural QLD Figurative
Corporate Collections
South African Embassies in Singapore, Canada and Belgium
Royal Exchange, London
Total Oil Collection, South Africa
Pellisier Museum, South Africa
Universities of Orange Free State and Stellenbosch, South Africa
Barclays Bank of South Africa
Standard Bank of South Africa
Numerous town councils and corporations across South Africa
Queensland State Government
Grain Corporation, Sydney
Housing Loans Insurance Corporation, Sydney
Bayer Australia Ltd, Sydney
Sisters of St Joseph, North Sydney
Optus Communications and private collectors throughout Australia
Burrawang West Station Art Collection, NSW, Australia
Mural for Mary McKillop Supercat, Sydney Harbour, Australia
Ehime Women’s College Art Collection, Ehime, Japan