Reconnect with the spirit of our land
Geoff Hayes is an artist based in Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains and was the winner of the Blue Mountains Artfest 2016 Judges Choice Award.
Geoff gained formal art training through a Bachelor of Education (Art & Design) at the University of South Australia which he completed in 1980. Geoff taught art in secondary school in South Australia in a career spanning twenty years.
Since moving to the mountains in 2001, Geoff has concentrated in developing his own art practice, and has largely been inspired by our unique landscape. He has discovered his own special places that inspire him, such as the Kanangra region and his aim is to express a spirit of place as much as a visual representation.
Geoff’s skill covers many art media including charcoal and pastels, as well as painting in acrylics and oils. He continues to develop by embracing more challenges in composition and working on further refinement of technique. His works have been well received by clients and peers and this has contributed to his growing reputation. Geoff has had several solo and group exhibitions.
Solo exhibitions
2004 Gallery Lane Leura NSW
2007 The Little Gallery Katoomba NSW
2009 Jakeman’s Framing and Art Gallery Wentworth Falls NSW
2010 Jakeman’s Framing and Art Gallery Wentworth Falls NSW
2013 Hopetree Framing and Art Gallery Wentworth Falls NSW
2014 Hopetree Framing and Art Gallery Wentworth Falls NSW
2015 Sassafras Creek Café and Gallery Kurrajong NSW
Group Exhibitions
2005 Braemar Community Gallery Springwood NSW
2007 Shapiro Gallery Woollhara Sydney
2008 BMAN Exhibition Katoomba
2011 Canfield Studio Leura NSW
2012 Canfield Studio Leura NSW
His solo exhibition Over the Blue Divide in 2015 featured picturesque landscapes of West NSW.
Geoff continues to enjoy teaching art with occasional workshops for local art groups.
To revisit featured artists from previous years click below:
Featured Artist 2016 - Michael Rossiter
Featured Artist 2015 - Kayo Yokoyama