Since 1993 Ian Friend has concentrated on using aqueous media on paper - including gouache, ink, casein and raw pigment, and crayon. He has sought to elevate work on paper as a primary medium rather than as an adjunct to, or preliminary study towards, another medium such as oil on canvas.
This has been reflected in the inclusion in exhibitions of national and international standing of work on paper and acquisition by public galleries and private collectors.
Ian Friend is represented by Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane and
Gallerysmith, Melbourne.
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View a selection of works on paper:
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Ian Friend
Past Present #2 2016-17
Indian ink, gouache, casein and crayon
56 x 152cm
Courtesy of Gallerysmith, Melbourne
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Ian Friend
Angel Song #1 2016-17
Indian ink, gouache, casein and crayon
56 x 152cm
Courtesy Gallerysmith, Melbourne |
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Ian Friend
Angel Song #2 2016-17
Indian ink, gouache, casein and crayon
56 x 152cm
Courtesy Gallerysmith, Melbourne |
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Ian Friend
Biting the air #9 2004
watercolour, indian ink, gouache and crayon on two sheets of paper
40 x 110 cms
Private collection, Brisbane |
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Ian Friend
The snowdrift line #1 2002
indian ink, gouache and
crayon on two sheets of paper
52 X 152cm
Private collection, Brisbane |
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Ian Friend
The snowdrift line #2 2002
indian ink, gouache and crayon on two sheets of paper
52 X 152cm
Private collection, Brisbane |
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Ian Friend
Biting the air #8 2004
watercolour, indian ink, gouache and crayon on 3 sheets of paper, 25 x 93cm Collection: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra |
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Ian Friend
The Perfume River, Hue (For Thich Quang Duc) 2005
casein, pigment, gouache and crayon on three sheets of paper
60 x 340cm
Collection National Gallery of Australia, Canberra |
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Ian Friend
Joy at death itself #8 2002
indian ink, gouache and crayon on paper
152 x 102cm
Courtesy of Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane
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Ian Friend
Joy at death itself: breath 2002-2007
indian ink, gouache, crayon
152 x 204cm
Courtesy of Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane
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