MEDIA RELEASE
1 December 2015
“An artist, a florist, a perfumer and a bespoke scarf maker walk into a room and
what do you have? An exhibition of extraordinary creativity and sheer beauty.
With Alesandro Ljubicic’s forthcoming new series of botanic paintings, he has
collaborated with a like-minded crew, to create an immersive whole-world
experience.” - Michael Reid, Director, Michael Reid Gallery
Collaborations between artist, perfumer, florist and bespoke Scottish scarf maker
explored in all-encompassing body of new work by Alesandro Liubicic
Sydney, Australia: Alesandro Ljubicic, known for his luxuriant use of oil paint and bold hues, will unveil a
new body of paintings for a solo exhibition titled The Scent of Painting, to be presented at Michael Reid
Sydney from 3 until 27 February 2016.
A colour-intensive, physically immersive response to the beauty of nature, The Scent of Painting will
envelop the viewer in a creative collaboration that brings together the artist; the Sydney-based florist, Mr.
Cook; the Brisbane-based perfumer, Damask Perfumery; and the bespoke scarf manufacturer Kmossed,
from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Examining the intense beauty of nature, Ljubicic invites the audience on a multi-layered and vivid
experience through this constructed ecosystem; each sense engaged by a heady mix of colour, texture and
aroma.
The Scent of Painting reveals both of Ljubicic's best known art forms: his large and small scale Still Life floral
paintings on stretched linen and his gestural colour studies on birch boards. Both instantly recognisable by
the drag and scoop of vibrant slabs of pure oil paint; the resulting surfaces taking on a distinctly sculptural
quality. The exhibition will show some 25 works on linen and 30 colour studies.
Ljubicic draws inspiration from a diverse selection of florists both nationally and internationally. For The
Scent of Painting, he has collaborated closely with floral designer Sean Cook. To compliment the new body
of work, Ljubicic, for the first time, has also created a unique magnolia infused scent and limited edition,
hand-made scarves printed with his artwork, both available within the exhibition.
“In essence I am creating a multi-layered experience that provokes all the senses. This new body of work
moves beyond the canvas to explore new creative forms that the audience can interact with in an intimate
way,” explains Ljubicic.
“An artist, a florist, a perfumer and a bespoke scarf maker walk into a room and what do you have? An
exhibition of extraordinary creativity and sheer beauty.
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MEDIA RELEASE
1 December 2015
With Alesandro Ljubicic’s forthcoming new series of botanic paintings, he has collaborated with a likeminded crew, to create an immersive whole-world experience,” says Michael Reid, Director of Michael Reid
Gallery.
The exhibition will encompass all of the three exhibition spaces within Michael Reid Sydney’s late-Victorian
terrace building, designed by inventor and aeronautical pioneer Lawrence Hargrave (1850-1915).
Ljubicic studied at the National Art School in Sydney where he was involved in a number of exhibitions and
Art awards. Since graduating, Ljubicic has been curated into group shows around Australia, exhibited work
at Sydney Contemporary Art Fair and presented solo shows in both Sydney and Melbourne.
Ljubicic is also the founder of The Sydney Art Store, a successful art supplies store in Sydney, which he
started straight after his days studying at the National Art School.
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MEDIA CONTACT: To request artist and curator interviews or press imagery of artworks in the exhibition,
please contact Anna Shapiro [art]iculate, anna@articularepr.com.au , 0417 043 205 or Kym Elphinstone,
[art]iculate, kym@articulatepr.com.au , 0421 106 139.
MEDIA BRUNCH: An exclusive media brunch will be held on Wednesday 3 February from 8:30am until
9:30am, offering a first look at The Scent of Painting. Please RSVP to anna@articulatepr.com.au, should you
like to attend.
EXHIBITION DETAILS:
Dates: 3 – 27 February 2016
Where: Michael Reid Sydney, 44 Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011
The exhibition is free entry.
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