Dean Home
Born in Busselton, Dean Home completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at Curtin University in 1981. After graduating, his focus was predominantly figurative painting, culminating in 2004 when he was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint Sir Gus Nossal AC, distinguished scientist and Australian of the Year in 2001.
Home changed paths to pursue still life as a genre, with his luscious compositions becoming widely recognised and seen as meditations on beauty and time, influenced by the wisdom of ancient Chinese poetry.
Latterly he has simplified the image and the nuance with the works governed by a new tranquillity. “I picked up some Chinese porcelain bowls at auction. They had a strong sense of landscape and finding them was something that totally unleashed my imagination… There are so many elements. It’s not about just choosing any object and painting it, that’s simply not enough. The composition has to resonate with me before I start a piece and every time I work, I get deeper and deeper into the process.”
Now, simplifying the background creates critical negative spaces that emphasises the peonies and vessels in these quieter paintings. “These works,” says Home, “discuss the synthesis and relationship between objects and nature… the challenges presented by composition… and the integrity of flowers.”
Home is represented in state, regional and private collections in Australia and abroad.
Dean Home
"Brush Pots and Tea Cups on the Way Home"
Edition of 100 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 550mm x 640mm or 21.5 inches x 25 inches
Paper Size: 700mm x 740mm or 27.5 inches x 29 inches
Retail Price: AUD$500.00 plus shipping and handling.
Dean Home
"Gift From the Country"
Edition of 100 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 1050mm x 840mm or 41 inches x 33 inches
Paper Size: 1120mm x 940mm or 44 inches x 37 inches
Retail Price: AUD$500.00 plus shipping and handling.
Dean Home
"Secret Desire"
Edition of 99 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 710mm x 810mm or 28 inches x 32 inches
Paper Size: 810mm x 915mm or 32 inches x 36 inches
Retail Price: AUD$1,295.00 plus shipping and handling.
Dean Home
"Momento From the Jade Garden"
Edition of 99 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 800mm x 700mm or 31.5 inches x 27.5 inches
Paper Size: 915mm x 800mm or 36 inches x 31.5 inches
Retail Price: AUD$1,295.00 plus shipping and handling.
Dean Home
"Peonies Rest at the Old Pine"
Edition of 10 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 1000mm x 1240mm or 39 inches x 49 inches
Paper Size: 1120mm x 1340mm or 44 inches x 52.5 inches
Retail Price: AUD$4,950.00 plus shipping and handling.
Dean Home
"Summer Circus"
Edition of 99 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 71mm x 88mm or 30 inches x 34 inches
Paper Size: 1120mm x 1340mm or 44 inches x 52.5 inches
Retail Price: AUD$1,295.00 plus shipping and handling.
Dean Home
"Suzhou Garden Scene"
Edition of 99 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 800mm x 700mm or 31.5 inches x 27.5 inches
Paper Size: 915mm x 800mm or 36 inches x 31.5 inches
Retail Price: AUD$1,295.00 plus shipping and handling.
Dean Home
"Winding Rivers Remote Places"
Edition of 100 plus A/P’s
Stock: Elegance Velvet 310gsm Acid Free Archival Rag Paper
Image Size: 560mm x 840mm or 22 inches x 33 inches
Paper Size: 660mm x 915mm or 26 inches x 36 inches
Retail Price: AUD$1,295.00 plus shipping and handling.