In the heart of Sydney’s inner-east, Robert Eadie’s historic 1860s terrace home stands as a testament to his artistic journey. Ascending the original cedar staircase, visitors encounter a striking collection of abstract canvases and delicate cane sculptures, leading to Eadie’s studio on the first floor. Bathed in the gentle morning light, the studio is a repository of decades’ worth of paintings and drawings.
At 83, Eadie reflects on his extensive career, which includes a notable two-decade tenure at the National Art School, located in the former colonial sandstone Darlinghurst jail. Rising to head the drawing and painting department in the mid-1980s, Eadie has profoundly influenced the art community.
Among his reflections are works depicting coastal sunsets from Narrabeen Beach, a northern Sydney locale where he was an avid surfer. These pieces, resting against the studio’s old floorboards, were created over a span of two decades. Eadie clarifies, “It’s not a deliberate series,” emphasizing the organic nature of these creations.
In contrast, his more recent works, including a series of sun studies drawn en plein air in Centennial Park with fellow artists, represent a more deliberate sequence. These pieces reflect Eadie’s continued evolution as an artist, blending personal experience with intentional practice.
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