Inspired by one of the oldest art forms - primitive drawings on the rock walls of caves.
Written about Joe Helmore by the Sydney Morning Herald
Living in the Noosa area, Helmore draws inspiration from both the natural landscape and the experiences of life itself for his paintings..
"I aim to create artwork that stirs primal emotions. My goal is for the viewer to seek shelter from the impending storm, to dive into the depths of water, and to instinctively respond to the scenes I depict."
– Joe Helmore
SPCA monthly supporter since 2015
Selected Exhibitions
2024
-Parnell Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
2020
-SOLO “PRIMAL VIEWS” Parnell Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
-The 2020 John Villiers Outback Art Prize, QLD, Australia
-AK Bellinger Gallery, NSW, Australia
2019
-SOLO “Inhabitants” Parnell Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
-AK Bellinger Gallery, NSW, Australia
-Murdoch Hill Winery, SALA festival, Adelaide Hills, Australia.
2018
-SOLO “New works” Parnell Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
-The 2018 biennial Adelaide park lands art prize exhibition ($20000 prize). Adelaide, Australia
2017
-SOLO "Ditch" ICI Gallery, Paddington, Sydney, Australia
-9x5 Landscape Prize exhibition, Woollahra, Sydney, Australia
-Martine Gallery, Sydney, Australia
-Parnell Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand
2016
-Martine Gallery, Sydney, Australia
-The Other Art Fair Sydney, Sydney, Australia
-The Signature Piece Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand
-The NZ art show, Wellington, New Zealand
2015
-The Fête, Culverden, New Zealand
-The Signature Piece Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand
-The NZ art show, Wellington, New Zealand
Qualifications
2002-2005 Bachelor of Art & Design, Massey University
Awards & Prizes
Finalist.
2020 Finalist. John Villiers Outback Art Prize, Queensland, Australia
2018 Finalist. Adelaide Park Lands Art prize, Adelaide, Australia
2017 Finalist. 9x5 Landscape Prize 2017, Woollahra, Sydney, Australia
2016 2nd place. Signature Piece Art Award, Wellington, New Zealand
2015 Finalist. Signature Piece Art Award, Wellington, New Zealand
Commissions
2015 Tiger Beer.
Media
2021 Featured in NZ House & Garden Magazine.(NZ)
2019 A four page article in the Bit magazine (Belgium)
2017 Write up from Studio Home (NZ)
2016 A mention in The Sydney Morning Herald (Aus)
2015 Interview for Concert Playground.
2015 Write up from Tiger Beer
CONTACT
info@joehelmore.com
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