Gene A'Hern: The Storm that Grew Us
Past exhibition
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Installation images
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Artworks
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Sonnet, 2024View more details -
Gene A'Hern, Sky Painting , 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Covered , 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Dance , 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Prodigal Son (after Enest-Henri Dubois) , 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Bough of the Willow Tree , 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Drawing 17, 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Drawing 19, 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Drawing 21, 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Drawing 22, 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Drawing 23, 2024View more details
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Gene A'Hern, Sky Drawing 16, 2024View more details
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Press release
CASSANDRA BIRD proudly presents a solo exhibition by artist Gene A’Hern titled 'The Storm that Grew Us,' showcasing an exciting collection of new work that intertwines layers of vibrant colour with paint, yarn, acrylics, and pastel, weaving a poetic narrative that resonates with nature.Having exhibited internationally, this presentation stands out as a landmark occasion in the artist's trajectory, returning home to exhibit within his region of Sydney.A'Hern's artistic expression delves into the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world while navigating between contemporary abstraction and figurative realms. The exhibition's thematic exploration manifests through gestural mark-making that reveal familiar elements from A'Hern's everyday environment: ranging from the majestic blue peaks of mountains to the gentle rhythm of rain, sky and bushland. Central to the collection of works are the rich hues of deep greens, stony greys, and peaty browns, evoking the essence of natural landscapes.The tactile allure of the exhibition unfolds as blossoms emerge from ethereal washes in expansive textile works. The harmonious and dramatic interplay between abstract and figurative elements, vibrant yellows juxtaposed with warm purples, and the interaction of shadows and light, transcend the boundaries of a fixed horizon marking notable features throughout the exhibition. Gene A’Hern's unique visual approach creates expressive artworks that not only capture depth and movement but also convey a poetic representation of spatial and atmospheric nuances.After earning his BFA from the National Art School in Sydney in 2016, his work has been featured in solo exhibitions at Brigade Gallery, Copenhagen (2023), 1301SW Gallery, Melbourne (2023), and Simchowitz Gallery, Los Angeles (2022). His paintings have also appeared in group shows at Bode Gallery, Berlin (2023) and others across Europe and the US. In 2024, he presented his inaugural solo exhibition at Cassandra Bird in Sydney, further solidifying his international presence.
