Greg Ferry was born in 1980 in Canberra. He studied Fine Art at the University of Tasmania and has lived in Hobart since 2005. Spending his formative years in Brisbane, during the 1980s and 90s, Ferry witnessed big dreams crashing all around him. Observing failure as biproduct of financial booms and busts, Ferry took notice of the fragments left behind. The story of time passing by remains in the landscape and history is considered and given respect.

Painting is like a religion to Ferry, each prayer or painting reveals a discipline that shows adept skill, realist training and honesty. Landscapes are painted en plein air, providing a true sensation of atmosphere to old building and surrounding environments. Imagined dreamscapes involving a huge Huntaway dog called Harvey are joyous works, full of vibrant colour and escapism. Oil on Canvas, board and Aluminium panel shimmer with hundreds of tiny brushstrokes when you look closely. There is a real sense of devoted enjoyment within the Harvey works in particular. Burgers, Pizza, Chips and Donuts are bought and studied alongside this huge humanised canine. Imagined dreams of takeaway food are probably close to the mark, Food being the imagined capital for materialistic endeavour. If such a dog were to dream, what would these dreams look like? Ferry has created an outstanding assortment of mind-bending options. These paintings breathe jubilation, yet underneath the frivolity, questions are being asked. Combining alternate layers of meaning with technical skill is essential for making great paintings. These current works by Ferry are testament to that.