Dr. Peter Sharp

Biography

Peter Sharp is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Art & Design at the University of New South Wales. He has over twenty-five years of experience in visual exploration and understanding nature through various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and video. His artistic approach often emphasizes fluid lines, deep colors, and biomorphic forms that create abstractions of the landscape. Sharp's works have been exhibited widely, including his participation in prestigious awards such as the Wynne Prize and the Dobell Prize for Drawing. He has also taken part in significant exhibitions both nationally and internationally, highlighting his contributions to contemporary art. In addition to his exhibitions, Sharp has been involved in artist residencies, including one at Taronga Zoo. He holds a Bachelor of Art Education and a Masters of Fine Art from the University of New South Wales. His research interests focus on art's relationship with landscape and the processes of visual representation. Sharp lives and works in Sydney, Australia.

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