Rob McGregor: Love of Colour

SummaryRob McGregor is a well-known Mount Maunganui artist who recently exhibited at Gallery 59. Last edited by: Megan

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Rob Mc. Gregor in his studio.

Rob loves painting and says, “When I start on a work I am pleased when the painting takes over and thinking is directed by what is taking shape on the canvas rather than my directing what goes on to the canvas.

"The work can take over and you lose track of time. Some paintings take longer than others to resolve themselves.

"At times I get into that zone where the painting takes over and the energy from the work sustains the effort - a time when too much thinking can get in the way of creative activity".

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'Track' acrylic on canvas 2011.

The track in Rob's painting 'Track' will be well known to many New Zealanders and overseas visitors. It is an example of Rob's wonderful use of colour and obvious delight in our inspiring Bay of Plenty surroundings.

"I have no important statements to make in paint. Sometimes associations, experiences, colour texture, or a shape can act as a springboard to send me on an adventure of creating something that doesn't already exist.

"I don't wonder what to paint next as I have things waiting in my head. I obviously love colour. I like variety and exploring different ways of doing things which might explain why I paint a wide range of topics,” he says.

by Pete Morris (2011)

Pete Morris is an occasional painter and an art lover. He is a freelance writer with a particular interest in promoting the visual arts in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty.

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