Hobbs concerns himself with observation of the human condition. Often, his artworks feature personified animal characters with quirkish and idiosyncratic behaviour to highlight the ridiculous nature of man. This exhibition comprises watercolours, drawings, hand-coloured etchings, editioned Giclée prints and Leigh Hobbs’ ceramic Flinders Street Teapot (1984).
Hobbs’ brilliance lies in tapping into the aspect of humans that allows us to unwittingly laugh at our own behaviour which is disguised within his seemingly harmless and loveable characters.
Ballarat – Gallery on Sturt
15 March to 19 April, 2014
Victoria
Flinders Street Teapot, 1984, glazed ceramic, 17.3 x 26.8 x 1.8cm
Courtesy the artist and Gallery on Sturt, Victoria
