About Christopher Pope

"Please order the giclees directly from The Manly Gallery - the only gallery in Brisbane which features Christopher Pope's beautiful works".

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 stamps, 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).

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2011, Main Street Gallery, QLD
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.