About Murray Edwards

Biography

Murray Edwards died peacefully in October 2011. He was at peace with the world and his last wish was that people would be surrounded by love, warmth and beauty. His legacy of art will continue, through a series of exclusive limited edition releases of new work, commencing in early 2012.

Born in 1939 Sydney Australia. Educated at Bathurst Teachers College and University of New England. Taught in Primary & High Schools in NSW, QLD and SA for 35 years.

Solo travels in India & Nepal. Spent 1992 in Scotland working with other artists. Interests include the Arts, travel, people, gardening, poetry and trying to make the world a better place.

Art Background

Drawing since childhood. Some training at Teachers College and TAFE colleges in various states. 3 years pottery training. Worked with tutors of Flying Art School in Qld & with tutors and other artists in Scotland in 1992. Serious commitment to art began in 1980. Full time painting from 1995

Exhibitions

First one man show in QLD in 1985. Numerous one man & group exhibitions in South Australia since 1986. Currently exhibiting only at the studio an occasionally with Clare Valley Artists’ group. Winner of several awards and represented in cororate and private collections throughout the world.

Painting in a distinctive style with a strong use of colour, I use all mediums, mainly in landscapes and figure works with an occasional still life. Impressionist technique and style with emphasis on communicating my response to subject matter. More involved with concepts, moods and personalities of things than with realism.

Influences

Robert Frost (American Poet), Lloyd Rees, Marc Chagall, Brett Whiteley, Van Gogh, Monet, Arthur Boyd, Ivor Hele and many others.

The Studio

Built my mud brick studio/gallery in 1991. Quiet and inspirational setting on 38 acres of ridgetop with magnificent views over the vineyards and hills of the Clare Valley.

Works available

Originals, limited edition prints, and greeting cards.

Most images available paper or canvas, enlarged or reduced.

Prices vary accordingly, please enquire.