Peter Robert Sharp

Peter Robert Sharp is a visual artist and researcher affiliated with the University of New South Wales, College of Fine Arts, specializing in abstract interpretations of the Australian landscape through painting, drawing, and sculpture. His practice spans over 25 years, focusing on the intersection of nature and abstraction.

• Education: Bachelor of Art Education (1987), Master of Fine Art (1992) from UNSW
• Exhibitions: Regular solo shows at Coventry Gallery (1989-1999), Hazelhurst Regional Gallery (2012), Dobell Prize for Drawing (2009, 2010), and international exhibitions in Germany and China

Research Themes: Visual exploration of natural systems through abstraction, materiality in art, cross-cultural collaborations (e.g., 'Silk and Sand' with Chinese printmakers), and landscape as a conceptual framework. His work is held in major collections including the National Gallery of Australia and Artbank.

Supervision: Guided 23 MFA/PhD students between 2008 and 2021, with topics ranging from geometric urban landscapes to personal mythologies in art.

Awards & Residencies:

• Jacaranda Drawing Prize acquisition (1996)
• Paris residency (1997)
• Dobell Biennial selection (2014)

Publications: Two books, four curatorial outputs, and 74 creative works across various media.