A launch of renowned Central Coast artist Mike Worrell’s new book In and Out of Time will be held at Gosford Regional Gallery on Saturday April 27, at 2pm.
The book is a survey of his life’s work, and documenting works from the present day back to those from his early career including his 1969 painting The Mace which was purchased by French and Polish film director Roman Polanski.
He personally told Worrall that the painting was the original inspiration for him deciding to make his version of Macbeth.
The painting can be seen on the wall behind the last photo of Sharon Tate taken before her trip to America and her tragic death.
To accompany the book launch, The Design Gallery at Terrigal has announced an intimate exhibition and sale of some of Worrall’s iconic oil paintings, photographic prints and cards.
An exhibition The Timeless Paintings of Mike Worrall opens on Friday, April 26, at 6pm.
All are welcome to join Worrall who will be in attendance to share stories of his amazing journey and influences.
The exhibition is open from Friday, April 26, to Sunday, May 5, at The Design Gallery, 211a The Scenic Hwy, Terrigal.
“Mike is one of Central Coast’s most renowned artists and at 81 years, it is wonderful for him to be recognised through an exhibition at The Design Gallery and a book launch and artist talk at Gosford Regional Gallery,” Gael Butler from The Design Gallery said.
Worrall is described as an artist who creates what he calls mystery paintings, surreal situations like stills from a dream.
He employs optical illusions, reflected interiors and eccentric figures mysteriously placed in timeless landscapes.
He paints enigmas for the viewer, they are visual equivalents of a novel with multiple endings and his artworks are in many collections in Australia and worldwide.
Find him online at www.mikeworrall.com
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