I disagree with the idea that artworks exist only insofar as they are available for human viewing. Artworks tend to be more interested in pointing out how they exist, act, and “live” beyond the realms of human perception, a paradox of sorts given the contrived nature of artworks.

—Dale Frank

Exhibition Dates: 17 April – 16 May 2020

I disagree with the idea that artworks exist only insofar as they are available for human viewing. Artworks tend to be more interested in pointing out how they exist, act, and “live” beyond the realms of human perception, a paradox of sorts given the contrived nature of artworks.

      –Dale Frank

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is thrilled to present new works by Dale Frank in Shaun taught piano for our first online exhibition.

With the new addition of powdered pigments, there is a watercolour-like translucency to these dazzling new works that make them shimmer in ethereality, like floating cosmos, lost in the dream of a summer’s day. At times with a glaring vibrancy, they draw us in. They are addictive: swirling layers that seem to capture eternity and defeat time.

They are poetic creations of our inner worlds: invisible realms, places we wish we could visit, dreams we’ve never had, landscapes we hope to see. Frank’s expert handling of colour with both a harmonious precision and a clashing exuberance through calculated scientific equations allows for an enticing exploration of the self and our relationship to art.

With their brilliantly reflective surfaces, the works become both the observed and the observer. Frank keeps us at a distance conceptually, gifting us with his seductive outer world which becomes us, the viewer and the world we have stepped into. Reflected back on ourselves, like Narcissus, we see the world within, often blurred, distorted or partially exposed. Frank’s explorations offer up a considered discourse into the history of painting, questioning both the artist's and the viewer's role while holding space for this discourse, just like his paintings, to change and evolve over time.

     –Victoria Scott

Dale Frank’s abstract paintings have been exhibited internationally since the 1980s, showing at PS1, New York (1981), Biennale of Sydney (1982), 42nd Venice Biennale (1983 and 1984). Frank was included in the exhibition Panorama della post - critica: critica ed arte at the Museo Palazzo Lanfranchi in Pisa along with Thomas Lawson and Anselm Kiefer. Recent selected group exhibitions include Unpainting, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney (2017-18); Dark Heart, curated by Nick Mitzevich, Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Art Gallery of South Australia (2014); Mix Tape 1980s: Appropriation, Subculture, Critical Style, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (2013); and Les Arts De L’effervescence Champagne, Musée des Beaux Arts de Reims, France (2013). In 2013, his work was featured in Personal Structures  at the Palazzo Bembo as part of the official program of the 55th Venice Biennale. A major solo retrospective of his work was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney in 2000. Frank’s work is held in all major Australian state galleries, and a number of regional and university collections. It is also held in international collections, including Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA; Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, New Zealand; Musée de Ville de Leige, Leige; Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Zurich Kunsthaus; and a number of corporate collections.

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Dale Frank Shaun taught piano at the Hunter Performing Arts High School, until recently. Now working as a Men’s Trainer at the Kong Gym, Broadmeadows, Shaun explained, what he called his muscle philosophy, trying to gain an understanding of me is tantamount to insanity, despite that I'm very easy to vibe with, don't you love all my tats, basically I will do anything for the sake of experiencing it until it no longer holds interest. I like everything., 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 260 cm; more info; enquire
Shaun taught piano at the Hunter Performing Arts High School, until recently. Now working as a Men’s Trainer at the Kong Gym, Broadmeadows, Shaun explained, what he called his muscle philosophy, trying to gain an understanding of me is tantamount to insanity, despite that I'm very easy to vibe with, don't you love all my tats, basically I will do anything for the sake of experiencing it until it no longer holds interest. I like everything., 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 260 cm
Dale Frank They had a studio room with spa booked usually $150 but because of the virus $130 every Thursday at the Quest, 787 Hunter Street in Newcastle West she would wear a pinafore nightie and he would wear disposable nappies, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
They had a studio room with spa booked usually $150 but because of the virus $130 every Thursday at the Quest, 787 Hunter Street in Newcastle West she would wear a pinafore nightie and he would wear disposable nappies, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank After their first night together she developed eczema over her thighs and legs but said it had nothing to do with him being indigenous, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
After their first night together she developed eczema over her thighs and legs but said it had nothing to do with him being indigenous, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank They met on an internet dating site and texted for 9 months, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
They met on an internet dating site and texted for 9 months, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank She was allergic to 37 different foods, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
She was allergic to 37 different foods, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank Young, sexy, good looking, 20, and as ignorant as fuck, 2020; powder pigments in resin, broken up, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
Young, sexy, good looking, 20, and as ignorant as fuck, 2020
powder pigments in resin, broken up, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank Young, sexy, good looking, 20, and as stupid as fuck, 2020; powder pigments in resin, broken up, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
Young, sexy, good looking, 20, and as stupid as fuck, 2020
powder pigments in resin, broken up, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank Graham really loved what he did for a living so much so it was embarrassing to everyone else, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 180 cm; more info; enquire
Graham really loved what he did for a living so much so it was embarrassing to everyone else, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 180 cm
Dale Frank He embraced chaos like there was no tomorrow owned it made it his bitch but it turned out it was just his tumour talking, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 180 cm; more info; enquire
He embraced chaos like there was no tomorrow owned it made it his bitch but it turned out it was just his tumour talking, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 180 cm
Dale Frank She had only had sex with her son in law three times, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 180 cm; more info; enquire
She had only had sex with her son in law three times, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 180 cm
Dale Frank Longing, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 160 x 120 cm; more info; enquire
Longing, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
160 x 120 cm
Dale Frank Lust, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 160 x 120 cm; more info; enquire
Lust, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
160 x 120 cm
Dale Frank Infatuation, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 160 x 120 cm; more info; enquire
Infatuation, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
160 x 120 cm
Dale Frank Love, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 160 x 120 cm; more info; enquire
Love, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
160 x 120 cm
Dale Frank Santa Vittoria, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 150 x 100 cm; more info; enquire
Santa Vittoria, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
150 x 100 cm
Dale Frank Mind Body and Spritz, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 150 x 100 cm; more info; enquire
Mind Body and Spritz, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
150 x 100 cm
Dale Frank Hornsby Natalie 27 slim asian 164cm married want weekly hook up with big tradesman in van car no asians, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 150 cm; more info; enquire
Hornsby Natalie 27 slim asian 164cm married want weekly hook up with big tradesman in van car no asians, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 150 cm
Dale Frank Maroubra Riley 29 muscular 187cm 91kg cannot host green eyes want to experience rough sex with grandfather incest role play, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 150 cm; more info; enquire
Maroubra Riley 29 muscular 187cm 91kg cannot host green eyes want to experience rough sex with grandfather incest role play, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 150 cm
Dale Frank Brisbane Luxury Boat Expo, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 150 x 100 cm; more info; enquire
Brisbane Luxury Boat Expo, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
150 x 100 cm
Dale Frank Pulling Out Before, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 150 x 100 cm; more info; enquire
Pulling Out Before, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
150 x 100 cm
Dale Frank Huggies, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 150 x 100 cm; more info; enquire
Huggies, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
150 x 100 cm
Dale Frank Holiday Package, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 150 x 100 cm; more info; enquire
Holiday Package, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
150 x 100 cm
Dale Frank Hugh and Evan met while working at Woolworths at Revesby but now they both work at the Revesby Council swimming pool, 2020; tinted varnish, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
Hugh and Evan met while working at Woolworths at Revesby but now they both work at the Revesby Council swimming pool, 2020
tinted varnish, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank Aunty Rhonda runs the discrete brothel in John Street currently for sale next door to Clarke Rubber, 2020; tinted varnish, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 200 x 200 cm; more info; enquire
Aunty Rhonda runs the discrete brothel in John Street currently for sale next door to Clarke Rubber, 2020
tinted varnish, epoxyglass, on Perspex
200 x 200 cm
Dale Frank Packet carbonara pasta sauce, 2020; powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex; 150 x 100 cm; more info; enquire
Packet carbonara pasta sauce, 2020
powder pigments in resin, epoxyglass, on Perspex
150 x 100 cm