Aaron Kinnane
Lives & Works — Newcastle (Awabakal)
A restless explorer in the landscape, Kinnane is constantly searching for moments in his vision that allow him to morph the landscape from the representation of place, to a more meditative landscape of the mind. His practice is vital and visually dynamic—moving across the canvas in powerful swathes—playing with the viscosity of paint. The artist entices the audience to enter his world.
There is a sense of vastness to Kinnane’s work. Even smaller studies have an epic quality, larger works full of awe. He uses the landscape—setting it as a metaphor for humanity with all our concerns and possibilities. Hope and beauty pervade throughout the picture plane with a palette that is restricted, yet, vibrant when required.
As an artist, Kinnane draws on influence from masters such as J.M.W. Turner where the sweeping, enthralling qualities of Turner’s work is recaptured in his own. Large marks of palette knife and brush stir us into an emotive state where we are reminded of the sheer beauty and visceral energy of landscape. We are transported through Kinanne’s marks recalling memories of place.
Spiritually, there is a debt to the Chinese ink brush masters—the terraced Chinese landscape tradition; one that looks for order in the landscape thus creating a harmony—not only in composition but ideally, in the physical world—for the viewer.
Kinnane has exhibited widely across Australia and overseas. He has been a finalist in various art prizes including the prestigious Wynne Prize (2015), Tattersall's Landscape Art Prize (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014) and the NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize (2016).
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Aaron Kinnane
Select Works 2018 – 2024 1 January 2018 - 31 December 2024A restless explorer in the landscape, Kinnane is constantly searching for moments in his vision that allow him to morph the landscape from the representation of place, to a more...Read more -
Aaron Kinnane
From Where I Stand 7 - 10 September 2017Aaron Kinnane engages with painting in its purest form to perpetuate his effervescent vision of the natural world. The paintings in ‘From Where I Stand’ represent a meditative respite from...Read more -
Aaron Kinnane
Return to Eden on a Dark Horse 8 - 18 November 2016Aaron Kinnane’s new atmospheric landscapes continue the artist’s effervescent vision of the natural world. This series was informed by recent experiences in the woodlands of Barrington Tops and the seaside...Read more -
Aaron Kinnane
The Tempest 5 - 22 July 2016
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Aaron Kinnane
Winter Passing, Milk Moon Rising 12 - 28 November 2015Following his selection in the 2015 Wynne Prize, Sydney-based artist Aaron Kinnane presents an exquisite new collection of oil paintings at Arthouse Gallery in November. Aaron Kinnane engages with painting...Read more -
Aaron Kinnane
Sunset Studies 23 July - 9 August 2014Once every so often we are given an insight into the inner senses of an artist, and the significant processes that have been under taken to achieve a body of...Read more
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Aaron KinnaneComing Home To Better Days — Rain in the Evening, 2025oil on linen54 x 48 cm, 57.5 x 51.5 cm (framed)$5,400
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Aaron KinnaneComing Home To Better Days — Rain in the Morning, 2025oil on linen54 x 48 cm, 57.5 x 51.5 cm (framed)$5,400
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Aaron KinnaneChop Wood – Carry Water II, 2025oil on board in artist frame of charred paulownia20 x 17.5 cm, 39.5 x 25.5 cm (framed)$2,500
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Aaron KinnaneUnder the Canopy of Tall Trees II, 2025oil and pastel on board30 x 20 cm, 50.5 x 39 cm (framed)$2,400
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Aaron KinnaneUnder the Canopy of Tall Trees III, 2025oil and pastel on board22 x 16.5 cm, 44 x 36.5 cm (framed)$2,200
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Aaron KinnaneUnder the Canopy of Tall Trees I, 2025oil and pastel on board17 x 22.5 cm, 38 x 42 cm (framed)$2,200
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Installation View. 'Turner & Australia'
Gippsland Art Gallery June 7 - August 24 2025
Photography courtesy of Gippsland Art Gallery
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Installation View. 'Turner & Australia'
Gippsland Art Gallery June 7 - August 24 2025
Photography courtesy of Gippsland Art Gallery
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Ouroboros V, oil on linen, 54 x 48 cm (framed); The Tempest IV, oil on linen, 54 x 48 cm (framed)
On display at Gippsland Regional Art Gallery
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Now Representing Wynne Prize Finalist Aaron Kinnane
16 August 2025Arthouse Gallery is thrilled to announce we are now representing celebrated artist Aaron Kinnane. A restless explorer in the landscape, Kinnane is constantly searching for...Read more -
Aaron Kinnane featured in 'Turner & Australia'
Gippsland Art Gallery 16 August 2025Aaron Kinnane is part of a stunning group exhibition 'Turner & Australia' on display at Gippsland Art Gallery until August 24, 2025. THe show celebrates...Read more