See the video version of the interview on YouTube here
My conversation with two remarkable Australian artists, Robert Malherbe and Keith Burt was in front of a fabulous audience at the Tweed Regional Gallery.
Robert and Keith completed residencies at the gallery's Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio, drawing inspiration from objects in Margaret Olley’s recreated home studio at the gallery. The result of their residencies is A Dictionary for Painting, a stunning exhibition on display until March 2, 2025. In this episode, Robert and Keith share their creative highs and lows, offering an intimate glimpse into the making of their works.
Special thanks to Tweed Regional Gallery for recording this event and sound engineer Dan Harcombe for his expertise. A video version of this interview will be online soon - and don’t miss my earlier interview with Robert from 2021, linked below.
Links
Podcast listeners click here to see images of the works
Robert Malherbe
Keith Burt
Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre
Ep 162 - Ingrid Hedgcock
Ep 161 - Sophie Perez and Sarah McDonald
Ep 120 - Robert Malherbe
Robert Malherbe on the YouTube channel
John Honeywill
Sarah MacDonald Instagram reel - what to take on a residency
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Selection of work by Robert Malherbe
Selection of work by Keith Burt
Robert Malherbe (b.1965)Olley’s table 09 2024oil on linen81 x 66 cmCourtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery© The artist
Keith Burt (b.1969)Bird 2024oil on canvas30 x 25cmCourtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery© The artist
Keith Burt (b.1969)Floral jug 2024oil on canvas40 x 40cmCourtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery© The artist
Robert Malherbe (b.1965)Olley’s table 06 2024oil on linen81 x 66 cmCourtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery© The artist
Margaret Olley (1923–2011)Still life with cornflowers 1995oil on board66.9 x 90.1 cmOn loan from University Art Collection, Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of SydneyDonated through The Hon R P Meagher bequest 2011© Margaret Olley Art Trust
Keith BurtUrban ArtistsOil on canvasWinner 2020 Brisbane Portrait Prize84 x 66cm
Robert MalherbeThe Stoic, 2011oil on linen76 x 61cm(Portrait of Nicholas Harding)
Keith Burt (b.1969)Jar 2024oil on canvas40 x 40cmCourtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery© The artist
Keith Burt (b.1969)Vase 2024oil on canvas40 x 40cmCourtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery© The artist
Robert Malherbe (b.1965)Olley’s table 12 2024oil on polyester51 x 41 cmCourtesy of the artist and Jan Murphy Gallery© The artist