In the studio of Glenn Miller, ancient worlds and contemporary visions intertwine. He is an Australian artist with Irish ancestry, who creates vibrant canvases that are windows into a realm where figures transcended from Celtic lore are reimagined with pop art energy and archetypal symbolism. Inspired by the art and mythology of lost civilizations, his work delves into the primal themes of feminine beauty, sexuality, and raw desire. Throughout recorded history, from the earliest cave drawings to modern-day masterpieces, there have been depictions of the innate beauty and curvaceous lines of the female form. His exploration of the female form breathes contemporary life into ancestral traditions and serves as a visual language, wherein the female nude embodies the essence of the human experience and symbolizes our connection to the natural world.
His artistic process is deeply introspective and intuitive. He often utilizes bold colors to convey a sense of emotional intensity and psychological depth. Through a combination of spontaneous mark-making and meticulous detail, he creates layers of meaning within his compositions. His methodology is a constant dialogue between instinct and intention, resulting in artwork that resonates on both a visceral and intellectual level.
He was born in country Queensland and now lives in the upper Noosa hinterland, where he immerses himself in working primarily with oils on canvas in the solitude of his studio. He has twice won the Bundaberg City Council Art Award and has been a finalist in several major art awards, including the Glover Landscape Prize in 2012, the Norville Landscape Prize in 2010 and 2014, as well as a semi-finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize in 2013 and 2015. He has participated in group and solo shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, New York, and Paris. His works are held in private, public, and corporate art collections in Australia and overseas, including the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, Perpetual Trustees in Sydney, Monte Dei Paschi Bank in Sydney, Hartwyk Slowinski in Newark, USA; a large canvas titled 'Christmas Eve' is now held in a private collection in Melbourne, after formerly hanging at the Crown Casino.
'I've always been fascinated by the art and mythology of ancient civilizations. I draw inspiration from the vibrant colors of Medieval stained glass and the bold, dynamic style of pop art. My primary focus lies in depicting the female nude, a subject steeped in the rich traditions of art history. I see each of my paintings as an artifact that has been imbued with layers of history and personal meaning. By choosing to work on small-scale canvases, I aim to create a more intimate connection between my art and the viewer.'