Lew brennan

Lew Brennan

Lew Brennan lives in rural Australia in the small country town of Cooran in the State of Queensland. His art reflects the landscape and the people that surround his everyday. His work is held in collections throughout Australia and internationally. Lew's art is a reflection of surviving, breathing and observing the rural life. It's about the real deal. Finding and tracking the heart of a constantly changing phenomena. From working and sharing with the sons of the pioneers, through constant cultural change and the challenge of identifying authenticity in each new generation. The rural heart is still beating.

Lew works from his peaceful studio on the farm. This is his life, shared with family and their closest friends. This is the space in which he creates these outstanding works of art.

This lifestyle and rural setting create unique synergy that is manifested in his artworks, particularly when representing the beauty and majesty of the horse. His works feature an extraordinary blend of detail, anatomy, movement and above all - character and personality. His adept use of negative space creates both energy and calm. His work is concentrated in charcoal and in oils. If you are interested in purchasing original pieces (when available), a limited edition reproduction or discuss a commissioned work, please feel free to contact us and we will put you in touch with Lew personally.

Awards and Recognition

* Naked And Nude Art Prize. Finalist. Manning Regional Gallery. Taree, N S W. 2021.
* ‘The Spirit Of Pomona’ Juniper Gallery. Pomona Qld.2021
* ‘Lethbridge Landscape Prize’ Lethbridge Gallery. Finalist. Brisbane, QLD 2021
* 'New Western Talent’ Exhibition. Western Gallery. Texas. USA 2020
* Finalist Lyn McCrea Drawing Prize, Noosa Regional Gallery. 2020 Peoples Choice Winner
* Finalist and Peoples Choice winner Du Rietz Art Award, Gympie Regional Gallery 2020
* ’A Day In A Life’ Solo exhibition in partnership with Queensland Gallery Of Modern Art. (GOMA) Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. QLD 2020.
* ‘The Last Picture Show’ Frances Keevil Gallery Sydney NSW 2020.
* ’Eclectica’ Exhibition. Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. QLD. 2019.
* Finalist and Peoples Choice Winner ‘Du Rietz’ Art Award. Gympie Regional Gallery. QLD 2019.
* ‘Towards New Ways’ Exhibition, Hyperrealist Magazine, Copro Gallery, Bergamot Arts Centre, Santa Monica California.USA. 2019.
* ‘EQUUS’ Exhibition. Frances Keevil Gallery, Sydney NSW. 2019
* Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award’. Finalist. Grafton Regional Gallery. Grafton NSW 2017.
‘Equine and Canine’ Exhibition. Manyung Gallery Mt. Eliza VIC. 2018.
* ‘World Polo Championships Art Exhibition’. Sydney Polo Club. Sydney NSW 2017.
* ‘Lyn Mc Crea Drawing Prize’. Finalist and Peoples Choice Winner. Noosa Regional Gallery QLD 2018
* ‘Local Legends’ Exhibition. Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.Peoples Choice Winner Cooroy QLD 2018.
● ‘Equestrian’ Exhibition Manyung Gallery MT Eliza VIC 2017.
● ‘Equestrian’ Exhibition Manyung Gallery Mt Eliza VIC 2016.
● Tall Trees Art Exhibition Peoples Choice Award. Cooran QLD
2017. ● Tall Trees Art Exhibition Peoples Choice Award. Cooran, QLD 2014.
● Tall Trees Art Exhibition Peoples Choice Award. Cooran QLD.2013
● ‘Surruralism’ Solo Exhibition Noosa Regional Gallery Queensland 2002.
● Hardy Brothers Art Exhibition Brisbane QLD 2002.
* Noosa Country Show ‘Open Traditional’ Prize. Pomona QLD 1994.
● Noosa Country Show ‘Portrait’ Prize. Pomona QLD 1993.
● ‘Realm’ Glenn Gallery Noosa Heads. QLD 1990.
● ‘Selected Survey’ Noosa Regional Gallery. Noosa QLD 1989.
● ‘Artists Of The Sunshine Coast’ Glenn Gallery. Noosa QLD1989.
● ‘Painters Eye Camera’s Eye’ Noosa Regional Gallery Noosa
QLD 1989. ● Noosa Country Show ’Drawing’ Prize Pomona QLD 1989.
● ‘Discover’ Exhibition. Noosa Regional Gallery. Noosa QLD 1987.
● Noosa Country Show ‘Landscape’ Prize Pomona QLD 1987
● ‘Rural to Resort’ Solo Exhibition Sketch Gallery Noosa QLD 1985.
* Royal National Association Art Prize (Junior Section) ‘Highly Commended’ Brisbane. 1972

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