Karl Maughan

The Kids and the Cat (detail), 2017 oil on canvas, three panels, 410 x 410mm; 410 x 510mm; 410 x 410mm

b. 1964, Aotearoa New Zealand

Karl Maughan is an artist who is dedicated to his chosen subject matter—the garden. Just as a garden is carefully cultivated, so does Maughan cultivate his paintings. Working from photographs, he creates compositions that balance familiarity with an otherworldly transcendence. His latest works offer bolder, looser brushstrokes as he applies rich colours in impasto style.

The Stranger (detail), 2001 oil on canvas 8 panels, each 1830 x 1520mm