Patrick John Pearson is a South Australian-based artist whose abstract oil paintings explore the intricate patterns, textures and hidden forms of the natural world. Born in South Africa in 1961, Patrick creates richly layered compositions that blur the boundaries between landscape, memory and imagination.
Drawing inspiration from geological formations, coastlines, tree trunks and natural ecosystems, Patrick transforms close observations of nature into expansive abstract landscapes. Through subtle shifts in colour, texture and form, silhouettes of animals, plants and human figures emerge, inviting viewers to discover unexpected details within each painting.
Central to his practice is the concept of slow looking, encouraging viewers to engage with the work over time as hidden forms gradually reveal themselves. His paintings reflect a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness, complexity and fragility of the natural environment, exploring the delicate relationship between the land and the life it sustains.
Patrick holds a Master of Research from Macquarie University and has exhibited widely across Australia. He was awarded the Established Artist Prize at the 2021 Mark Butler Art Awards and was a finalist in the 2023 Adelaide Parklands Art Prize. His work has been featured in SA Life Magazine and is held in private collections throughout Australia and internationally.