Main Street Gallery

Christopher Pope is an accomplished Australian wildlife artist. Born in Adelaide in 1970. Christopher’s love for art and wildlife began early, having spent his childhood in small South Australian country towns. Although he has studied illustration and art in various forms, he is basically self-taught and is regarded as one of the leaders in the field of wildlife art in Australia.

Christopher’s artworks capture delightfully intimate encounters with shy and elusive subjects, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer. His understanding of three dimensional objects and their relation to the surrounding space give the viewer a clear sense of being present.

His work has been exhibited since 1995, with works now hanging in various Australian and overseas collections. Many of his paintings have been commissioned for Limited Edition prints and Australia Post – including the recent series of published Australian Songbirds (2009) and Australian Kingfishers (2010) Postage Stamps. Chris is a member of the A.F.C. (Artist for Conservation).

“I sincerely hope my art will bring more awareness to the Conservation and Preservation of our beautiful and precious wildlife”.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2011, Main Street Gallery QLD (currently represented)

2005, Barry Newton Gallery, SA

2004, Barry Newton Gallery, SA

2002, Tomlinson Gallery, SA

2000, Greenhill Gallery, SA

1999, Greenhill Gallery, SA

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2010, Main Street Gallery, QLD

2009, Schubert’s Contemporary Gallery, QLD

2008, The Waterhouse Art Prize, SA

2008, Schubert’s Contemporary Gallery, QLD

2007, A White Patch Gallery, QLD

2006, Art Domain Gallery – SALA, SA

2005, The Waterhouse Art Prize, SA

2003, Barry Newton Gallery, SA

2001, Tomlinson Gallery, SA

1998, Greenhill Gallery SALA Exhibition, SA

1997, Greenhill Gallery, SA

1997, Blackwood Rotary Art Exhibition, SA

1997, Monarto W.A.S.S.A. Art Exhibition, SA

1997, Burnside Lions Art Exhibition, SA

1997, Greenhill Gallery, SA

1996, W.A.S.S.A. Exhibition, SA

1996, Grandeur House, SA

1995, Grandeur House, SA

1995, Kiwanis Art Exhibition, SA

1995, Wildlife Art Society of South Australia (W.A.S.S.A.) Exhibition, SA

1995, Blackwood Rotary Art Exhibition, SA

1995, Grandeur House Wildlife Exhibition, SA

AWARDS

2009, Winner, Australia Post Favourite Stamp Award

2009, Winner, Australia Post Favourite Stamp Issue

2009, Moreton Bay Region Art Award – Finalist / Painting

2008, Australia Post – Winner – Favourite Territories Stamp issue and Favourite Territories Stamp

2008, Waterhouse Art Prize – Finalist, Highly Commended (Oil / Acrylic painting)

2005, Waterhouse Art Prize – Finalist, Oil / Acrylic painting

1997, W.A.S.S.A. Annual Exhibition (Monarto) – First Prize

1997, W.A.S.S.A. Annual Exhibition (Monarto) – Highly Commended

1997, W.A.S.S.A. Annual Exhibition (Monarto) – Best Oil / Acrylic painting

1996, W.A.S.S.A. Annual Exhibition – First Prize

1996, W.A.S.S.A. Annual Exhibition – Best Oil / Acrylic painting

COMMISSIONS

2011, Australia Post – Stamp Design Commission

2010, Australia Post – Stamp Design Commission

2009, Australia Post – Stamp Design Commission

2008, Australia Post – Stamp Design Commission

COLLECTIONS

Several private collections in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.

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Images below are of available current Limited Edition Fine Art Giclee prints onto watercolour paper – varying sizes and edition numbers – with majority newer editions (just 100) prints released.

Priced from $395 framed. Also to order on paper, unframed by request. Please enquire for more details on current stock availability.