"Blue Landscape Seascape"
699 Blue landscape / seascape
91x91cm / 36x36in, acrylic / canvas, self-framed
Artist
A professional landscape painter and abstract artist and sculptor. He was born in Budapest, Hungary and immigrated to Australia in 1958. Ernie started painting in 1970 while practising as a Chartered Architect. Following his retirement from Architecture in 1997, he commenced painting full time.
BioErnie Gerzabek started painting in 1970 while practising as an Architect. He has exhibited in various group and solo shows ever since. As the popularity of his paintings increased, he retired from Architecture in 1997 to paint full time. His main inspiration is nature and the unique landscapes of Australia, in particular wilderness areas, wetlands, the unspoilt countryside, deserts and seashores.
Gerzabek's interpretation of natural phenomena is unique, surprising and unpredictable. His paintings not only encapsulate the essential elements, colours and features of a particular place, but also recreate the ambience and the 'feel' of being there. Typically, his work is exuberant, highly original, vibrant, confident and eye-catching. Most pieces are charged with positive energy, richly textured and overflow with dazzling colour. Other pieces are soft, meditative and introspective.
Gerzabek tends to create playful, decorative and inspiring images, which are both optimistic and spiritually uplifting. His paintings are sold in a number of commercial galleries in Sydney and hisworks are highly sought after by art lovers, interior designers and architects.
Gerzabek would like to connect with creative artists who are inventive and use their imagination - rather than just depict what the eye sees and relying on their technical skills only.
Character Statement
"I pride himself on being a self-taught artist as I do not follow in the footsteps of any teacher or master. I have a very broad range of original approaches, thus cannot be pigeonholed into a single ‘style’."
His main inspiration is Nature, the unique landscapes of Australia, the United States and Canada:- the unspoilt countryside, wilderness areas, deserts, wetlands and seashores.
"As to artists who most influenced me, I must admit I admire Vincent Van Gogh’s use of colour and his emotional intensity. I love Paul Klee’s sensitivity and deep insight into our inner beings. I marvel at Kandinsky’s exuberance and sense of composition. I am amazed at Picasso’s inventiveness and broad range of interests."
"As for Australian artists, I love John Olsen’s imaginative expression and playfulness, Fred Williams’ unique ability to extract the essential abstract elements of a landscape, and most importantly, I am most impressed by Emily Kngwarreye’s innate mastery of colour, structure and connection to Country."
He is often told his interpretation of natural phenomena is unique, quite surprising and somewhat unpredictable. His paintings not only encapsulate the essential elements, colours and features of a particular place, but also recreate the ambience and the ‘feel’ of being there.
Ernie tends to create playful, decorative and inspiring images, which are both optimistic and spiritually uplifting. Typically, his work is highly original, exuberant, vibrant, confident and eye-catching. Most of his creations are richly textured, overflow with dazzling colour and charged with positive energy. Other pieces are introspective, soft and meditative.
Ernie believes that his artworks are not only collectable but also provide long term enjoyment and relaxation as a counterbalance to the stresses of everyday life. He had more than 26 solo shows since 1999 and have participated in countless group shows in commercial galleries and other venues.
Ernie's artworks are sold in a number of commercial galleries in Sydney, they are highly sought after by art lovers, interior designers and architects. Apart from Australia, his works can be found in public and private collections all around the world, including the USA, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Great Britain and many other European countries.
He is a member of the National Association for Visual Arts (NAVA) and has had exhibiting memberships in Ku-ring-gai, Mosman, Hornsby and North Shore Art Societies and The Sculptors’ Society.
"As to artists who most influenced me, I must admit I admire Vincent Van Gogh’s use of colour and his emotional intensity. I love Paul Klee’s sensitivity and deep insight into our inner beings. I marvel at Kandinsky’s exuberance and sense of composition. I am amazed at Picasso’s inventiveness and broad range of interests."
"As for Australian artists, I love John Olsen’s imaginative expression and playfulness, Fred Williams’ unique ability to extract the essential abstract elements of a landscape, and most importantly, I am most impressed by Emily Kngwarreye’s innate mastery of colour, structure and connection to Country."
He is often told his interpretation of natural phenomena is unique, quite surprising and somewhat unpredictable. His paintings not only encapsulate the essential elements, colours and features of a particular place, but also recreate the ambience and the ‘feel’ of being there.
Ernie tends to create playful, decorative and inspiring images, which are both optimistic and spiritually uplifting. Typically, his work is highly original, exuberant, vibrant, confident and eye-catching. Most of his creations are richly textured, overflow with dazzling colour and charged with positive energy. Other pieces are introspective, soft and meditative.
Ernie believes that his artworks are not only collectable but also provide long term enjoyment and relaxation as a counterbalance to the stresses of everyday life. He had more than 26 solo shows since 1999 and have participated in countless group shows in commercial galleries and other venues.
Ernie's artworks are sold in a number of commercial galleries in Sydney, they are highly sought after by art lovers, interior designers and architects. Apart from Australia, his works can be found in public and private collections all around the world, including the USA, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Great Britain and many other European countries.
He is a member of the National Association for Visual Arts (NAVA) and has had exhibiting memberships in Ku-ring-gai, Mosman, Hornsby and North Shore Art Societies and The Sculptors’ Society.
Background
In Blue Landscape/ Seascape, Ernie was aiming to create artworks which celebrate Nature, nurture the human spirit and provide stimulation and enjoyment to peoples lives. He believes that people need more than the simple necessities of food, shelter and security.
"We should also satisfy our intellectual curiosity, fulfil our aspirations and nurture our spiritual and emotional wellbeing."
The need to rise above the humdrum, the ordinary and the daily grind of survival. This is where the arts provide a relief. Encounter with literature, music, theatre and fine arts provides great opportunities if we want to satisfy our creative urges. At the same time we are rewarded with lasting enjoyment and satisfaction.
In Blue Landscape/ Seascape, Ernie was aiming to create artworks which celebrate Nature, nurture the human spirit and provide stimulation and enjoyment to peoples lives. He believes that people need more than the simple necessities of food, shelter and security.
"We should also satisfy our intellectual curiosity, fulfil our aspirations and nurture our spiritual and emotional wellbeing."
The need to rise above the humdrum, the ordinary and the daily grind of survival. This is where the arts provide a relief. Encounter with literature, music, theatre and fine arts provides great opportunities if we want to satisfy our creative urges. At the same time we are rewarded with lasting enjoyment and satisfaction.
Connection
I chose Ernie Gerzabek not just for his great artwork but for his philosophy behind his work. Ernie has a true passion for his work and he loves to give that passion to people through his art. Ernie is a well-travelled man, being from a foreign country and seeing the world, his retirement years are some his best. His artwork is splendid and I am proud to bring his works to my online gallery.
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