MARCUS BEILBY

People and Places

The work which Beilby is currently painting is realistic in its approach and regional in its subject matter. This present stand represents a culmination of many influences on the artist, the strongest of which was the experience of living in the United States. Beilby came to realise that people are regional and distinct. He is currently portraying this shaping of people by their environment. Beilby's paintings reflect images of the unique life in Western Australia. Art should reflect and illustrate the changes in thought and attitude that society is experiencing. To this end, an artist is a product of his times while also reflecting them.