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Alexander McKenzie’s stunning new exhibition opens Thursday

I’m no art critic but wow, Alexander McKenzie’s work continues to amaze me. These paintings are just magical. Or mystical. Or both. Either way, they’re amazing. His new show, opening at Martin Browne Contemporary this week, reflects his continuing exploration of a narrative within the landscape.

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“The title, Acarsaid, is Scottish Gallic, meaning anchorage, and denotes the themes of refuge, reclusiveness and harbouring that are predominant in the new paintings,” he says.

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Arcasaid, from 9 October to 2 November 2014. Martin Brown Contemporary, 15 Hampden Street, Paddington, NSW 2021. Online catalogue.

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Art review: The Cairn by Alexander McKenzie

By Olga Lewis

Sydney artist Alexander McKenzie’s paintings are dreamlike landscapes with enormous amounts of sensitivity and detail.

Alexander at home
Alexander at home

His latest exhibition of works are a must see. The scale of his paintings are hypnotic and they draw you into a fantasy like place where you get a sense of calm, quiet and mystery. You cannot help but revisit to observe in detail. Only then do you see hidden symbols and secret doors in grassy green hedges.