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Mr. Shillam is an accomplished carver. Much of his work will re- ceive instant approval, particularly his animal pieces, which are sheer joy, beautifully carved and well designed with a flowing line and fine solidity, inviting your touch, caress ana appreciation. The figure work in stone will, on the other hand, probably find many dis- senters. - It is not necessary to theorize on this type of work. There is too much of that already, but it is ap- parent that strong feeling for form and design, with subordination of his material to the demands of his subject go v e r n Mr. Shillam's efforts; and that is as it should be. His background and ability estab- lish him as an intelligent artist; therefore his figure work in stone must not be considered as groping. He has the right to travel his own path, and let it be well understood the creative artist must be allowed to do that. I admire his skill and courage, but prefer to regard his large pieces as steps to future achievements. They will require self-discipline and a further exploration of the possibilities of stone. "Fox" is an elegant little gem. "Yebu Bull" and "Goat" are very satisfying and completely success- ful. The "Horse" is another beauti- ful piece of carving. In this one, though, I was conscious of a change of feeling in the head, interrupt- ing (for me at any rate) the unity of the piece. Of the figure work in wood, "John the Baptist" was the definite choice. "Torso" made no appeal, but "Nanny Goat" was stone made exquisite. -James Wieneke, "Brisbane Telegraph". 4-"4ustralian Art On Exhibition THE idea of bringing a selection of Australian ortists' work from the Queensland National Gallery's collection out of its gloomy hall on the outskirts of the metropolis, right into the heart of the city is indeed an excellent one. IT will afford everyone the. Smith, Heysen, Tom Roberts, opportunity of seeing. very Bunny. John Moore and mall conveniently and in a better others. light, some of the best Aus-i The recent Archibald anti tralian Diettlres we possess. 'Wynne prige-winners, Arthur.' In addition, it does drive ;Mulch still 'George Lawrence, home the fart, that if we arc ,ore also represented by two really going to see. and en- fini. paintings. joy our pictures as we should. It Ls a pity Ihnt the works we must have a modern lof so many well-known eon - National Gallery. temporary painters are miss - This exhibition (awns nt Fin -ling ney's Gallery this afternoon rrHE Director of the Qum]. end will remain on view until! land National Gallery, February 18. Some 50 picturesNr. Robert Campbell. will talk are nn show. !about the painters and their Queensland painters are re-; work from 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 presented, though there arelp.m.. on Tuesdays and Thurs- many more examples of South -!days. ern artists' Work, and natur-1 This slaw should not be ally so. They Include the,missed, iti.,111)1:AdeiiIrs w(DmOtb!eei!fluny poii:itti;ateitd,1 ntOrOgting Work battle picture. "Walk," andiln Mixed Show landscapes by St reet on.!, I HE Moreton Gallery's first Gruner. Whines. Joshua j show for 1950 opens today with a Summer Exhibition of .20 pictures. It Is a mixed show of oils and watercolours by a large number of artists, and with . perhaps one or two ex- reptions. the work is in the traditional manner. SCULPTOR LEONARD SHILLAM "Sculptor of international stature ... He a creator, not a mimic". ! Arthur March.11 who carried !off this year's Archibald Prize; shows a very beautiful little soil, ' Summer." A composition of three figures, it is delight- fully arranged. well handled Ind glowing with lovely colours. Anothei interesting oil is :N1111 liOrtill'S study of a back 'street, "Passing By." It is sombre. though strongly pkinted full of feeling. Betty Quellitost makes an at- tractive sketch of "The Path-, Tway." It maid, however, have been carried . Just a little further. I find. the continued dull- ness of the inky !Mimes ton depressing. surely there are some cheerful aspects of this Country. "Swan Valley," by Robert Campbell, is a good example, of direct widerroloor. and ,re- veals 1(w' a very interesting work can be mode from ex- tremely simply :-objitt matter. ..Norman Lindsay paints re - e ell a "different" nude in -Reverie," but his Beeritice" is a disappointing Among a number of other a ttraetive yellow are works by is Nutter Bum'idt.' John Elder - show, alnald Friend, Towns - bend, Douglas Dundas. and Nieholas.--JAMES WIENKE.