Art Appreciation
Kevin Charles "Pro" Hart was born on May 30, 1928 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was a renowned Australian artist, best known for his iconic paintings and sculptures that captured the essence of rural life, and is considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement.
Hart's interest in art was evident from a young age, although he received no formal art training. While working as a miner, he continued to pursue his artistic passion in his spare time. Many of his paintings, during this time, referenced mining.
It wasn't until the late 1960s when he began to achieve widespread recognition as an artist, with his paintings and sculptures appearing in exhibitions throughout Australia.
He's also known for his novel art techniques. One of those techniques was "cannon painting," where he filled Christmas balls with paint and fired them from a hand-held cannon onto canvas. Another technique had Hart drop lead pellets with paint from a hot air balloon onto a board on the ground. A unique way to avoid forgery of his work, Hart incorporated his DNA in paintings.
In addition to his artistic work, Hart was also a passionate advocate for the Outback and the people who live there. He believed that the Outback was a vital part of Australia's cultural heritage, and he worked tirelessly to promote its preservation and conservation.
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.wentworthgalleries.com.au/pro-hart
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/pro-hart-1928-2006-27-c-iwpijn3ese
https://learnantiques.com.au/pro-hart-father-of-the-australian-outback-art/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-03-28/pro-hart-remembered/1718138
https://www.prohart.com.au/2016/01/15/the-pro-hart-gallery-a-different-form-of-biography/
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