Hamish Fleming

Grunge aesthetics and classical realism can be presumed to be immiscible, however; it is in the works of Adelaide-based painter H. Fleming, that this unlikely blend emerges. A gritty take on traditional painting, Fleming's work possesses a palpable atmosphere with a refreshing bluntness that is both abrasive and comforting. H. Fleming is a contemporary realist painter currently based in Adelaide (Kaurna Country), South Australia. Fleming is a self-taught artist, working closely both with and against the long-standing traditions of realism. He works solely from life, without the use of any reference photos, to convey the subtler elements of the human experience through frequently mundane subject matter. Fleming’s practice draws upon many influences, ranging from the classical masters and post-modernism, to gothic and dirty realism literature. Headshot by Timothea Moylan