Brent Hallard

Born: 1957

Hometown: Sydney

Based in: Byron Bay

Brent Hallard is an Australian-born abstract artist, curator and writer whose works on paper and aluminum explore minimalist iconography and monochromatic expressions.
His work fluctuates between precise, formal examinations of geographic shapes and more playful, idiosyncratic creations.
He is currently living and working in Byron Bay, Australia.

Brent Hallard In The Studio

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Question Icon Describe your creative process.

I often use rather obvious structural strategies to perplex the viewer's response. For example, my series of Architectural Butterfly(s) suggest a corner of a room flattened out. However, through subtle color relationships a well-trod visual trope opens up into something more flowing, even mysterious. For example, the series of Architectural Butterfly(s) suggest a corner of a room flattened out. However, what I'm after is subtle color relationships that read flowing, even mysterious. Shaped canvases tease out the basic architectural form—the box. Though the boxes are actually just simple flat surfaces.

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

My practice is labor intensive. The aluminum needs a lot of preparation.

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

I always head to the studio.

Collections Featuring Brent Hallard

8 Collections

Minimalist Forms

28 Artists, 32 Products

Last updated: March 5, 2025

Minimalist Paintings

47 Artists, 62 Products

Last updated: December 15, 2020

Pink Art Collection

56 Artists, 63 Products

Last updated: November 30, 2020

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Articles Featuring Brent Hallard

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Famous Minimalist Art That Defined the Genre

June 06, 2019