Perth street artist Stormie Mills returns from Venice with state gallery exhibition
After 40 years of creating art, Stormie Mills has returned to his hometown of Perth with a solo exhibition at the state gallery. The exhibition, All the secrets are buried between the oceans and the mountains, features a range of works including two 12-metre-long paintings and a piece painted directly onto the gallery floor.
The exhibition is a culmination of Mills' experiences and artistic style, which has been shaped by his time in Perth and his travels to other parts of the world, including New York and Venice. His distinctive monochrome paintings have become a hallmark of his style, and he continues to push the boundaries of street art with his latest works.
The exhibition also includes an interactive element, where visitors can write down their secrets and then destroy them using a shredder, with the fragments being used to create a new artwork at the end of the exhibition. This element reflects Mills' interest in the concept of secrets and the idea of reflection and self-expression.
Mills' journey as an artist has been marked by a desire to create and express himself, rather than to follow a traditional career path. He has been influenced by the street art movement, but has also developed his own unique style and approach to art.