With meticulous attention to detail and a subtle hint of expressionism,where his brush lingers, as a feather falls from the sky, imbuing a richness to the viewers of a profound contemplation of themes such as beauty, mortality, and truth, creating an experience, not so much cinematic; which only touches ‘surface’, but one found often in literary descriptions of quotidian objects and poetry.
Dean Home, born in 1961, in Busselton, Australia is celebrated for his artistry inspired by Vanitas and Flemish still life painting. His compositions delve deeply into the metaphysical essence of objects, weaving narratives rich with sensuality and exoticism.
Graduating from Perth’s Curtin University in 1981, Home’s practice grew from strength to strength, marked by numerous exhibitions throughout Australia. With meticulous attention to detail and a subtle hint of expressionism,where his brush lingers, as a feather falls from the sky, imbuing a richness to the viewers of a profound contemplation of themes such as beauty, mortality, and truth, creating an experience, not so much cinematic; which only touches ‘surface’, but one found often in literary descriptions of quotidian objects and poetry. Home's has garnered recognition through esteemed awards including the Geelong Contemporary Art Prize (2014), the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award (2013), and multiple appearances in the Mandorla Invitational Art Prize. His pieces are prominently featured in prestigious national collections, including the National Portrait Gallery, National Australia Bank, Perth City Collection, Artbank, Murdoch University, Bunbury Regional, and Albany City Collection. Moreover, his art graces corporate and private collections both domestically and internationally.