Material Gesture

Material Gesture explores the fundamental roles of line and light in the physical creation of art. The material presence, whether of painting, sculpture or drawing, is the key component or essence of the work.

Light, actual or representational, is often central to a work of art's content. It can create perceptual effects or convey symbolic meanings, such as purity and harmony, or evoke natural forms, ceremonial markings and emblems.

Line is also an essential component of art and can be used as a conceptual and/or formal tool. Line can record the artist's hand gestures and mark-making, or construct a systematic ordering of space and perception.

James Angus

Bicycles

2007

State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased with funds from the Sir Claude Hotchin Art
Foundation, 2008

Audio Podcasts

The Art Gallery of Western Australia proudly presents a series of podcasts for your listening enjoyment. Each podcast will showcase works in a fascinating audio presentation of the permanent State Art Collection. We invite you to sit back and listen or download the audio files and take a walking tour of the Gallery. Lookout for our podcasts in the iTunes Store.

See also

• Plan your Visit
• Getting Here
• What's On
• Public Tours
• Talks & Workshops

Last Reviewed 28 July 2011