Life and Artistic Journey
Born in Nelson, New Zealand, Philip Clairmont studied at the Canterbury School of Fine Arts, graduating in 1970 after training under Rudolf Gopas and Doris Lusk. His life was marked by several moves, including time in Waikanae and Wellington, before his final move to Auckland in 1977. Throughout his career, he was represented by various dealer galleries in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland, such as the Bett-Duncan Gallery and the Closet Artists Gallery. He was known for his drawing and print-making abilities, and his work was featured in several exhibitions, including a survey show organized by the Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui. In 1984, he was featured in the exhibition Anxious Images: Aspects of New Zealand Art at the Auckland City Art Gallery.
Style and Subject Matter
Clairmont's work is often classified as expressionist or neo-expressionist, characterized by the use of strong colours and distorted forms. His paintings frequently utilized domestic interiors as subject matter. His early work tended to be focused and detailed, while during his final decade, his work showed a tendency to become looser and less intense. His repertoire included various series, such as Mirrors and Wardrobes, and notable works include:
Questions & Answers
Where are Philip Clairmont's artworks grouped by technique?
To find all works by Philip Clairmont in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.
Where are Philip Clairmont's artworks grouped by art movement?
The All Movements page groups Philip Clairmont's artworks by art movement.
How did Philip Clairmont's art evolve over time?
The Chronicle of Philip Clairmont is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.
Where can I find statistics about Philip Clairmont's works?
Statistics about Philip Clairmont's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
