FRED BULLEN

TRACEY SALES

FROM THE HEART

Open Thursday to Sunday

When Fred retired in 2007, he decided to take up the challenge of starting back into art after 40 years. He joined the local art society where he was guided in his artistic endeavours by dedicated and competent local artists who gave up their time to teach. In addition, he participated in regional workshops run by visiting tutors in quite diverse artistic media and subjects.

His inspiration comes from the local area and the urban landscape which are then reproduced in traditional or one of many styles such as ‘abstract realism’. Framed prints on canvas of his most popular works are also on offer to the public who visit his home studio/gallery ‘Lake View Gallery’ in Tallwoods. He has won awards for his works in local area exhibitions and many are currently displayed in galleries in Forster, Taree and Port Macquarie. He also enters his work in the regional annual agricultural art shows and art society Art Exhibitions around NSW.

His most recent works have been described as having been executed “by an artist who has developed his own style based on an intuitive execution. The suburban landscape is rendered with an almost photographic naturalism; but the use of bright colours, ambiguous and distorted perspectives, and strange juxtapositions suggest an imagined or dreamed reality”.

Fred adheres to the idea that art is created by a combination of head, hand and heart in the hope that it unlocks a heartfelt memory for the viewer. He loves to meet and talk to visitors at his Lakeview Gallery located at 5 Lake View Way, Tallwoods Village. His artworks can be viewed online at www.lakeviewgallery.com.au