Grounded in a mutual appreciation for nature, craftsmanship, and quiet contemplation, Totem Road partners once again with Art2Muse to present a curated capsule of atmospheric landscape paintings by Victorian-based artist Paul McIntyre. His contemporary abstracts balance restraint and warmth, echoing the timeless materiality at the heart of Totem Road.
Step into the softness of Paul McIntyre’s new works, now on display at Totem Road Gallery.
“My art is a reflection of the curiosity and sense of wonder that I feel when I’m immersed in nature. The landscape is ever changing, intricate, diverse and vast and seems to be a limitless source of inspiration.”- Paul McIntyre
Tidal Treasure $3,400 Oil on canvas in flooded gum frame, 93 x 83cm
Journey to the Bay $5,800 Oil on canvas framed, 103 x155cm
A collaboration with Art2Muse:
Totem Road and Paul McIntyre share a reverence for natural environments, Totem Road through responsibly sourced oak and enduring craftsmanship, and Paul through his atmospheric abstractions that capture the movement, mood and energy of the natural world. This collaboration celebrates that shared ethos: slow design, honest materials, and art that evokes connection.
Paul selects sustainably sourced flooded gum frames for his evocative landscapes and seascapes inspired by the Mornington Peninsula coast where he lives as a full-time professional artist.
“My landscape paintings pair naturally with Totem Road’s sustainably sourced timber furniture, blending tactile warmth and visual calm in the same space. Together we create an environment that honours nature through craftsmanship and art.”
- Paul McIntyre
Paul's Process:
Paul’s early works were abstract landscapes often with a solitary figure traversing a dreamlike world. The figures vanished (as he wanted the viewer to place themselves into the work) and the paintings became semi abstract and referenced actual places and experiences. This led to Impressionism and then more detailed realistic work. His current approach attempts to have more movement and freedom, but these shifts are gradual.
“Art is incorporated into daily life. The morning walk at the local foreshore is an essential start of the day for me and my dog. As I make my way through the trees and along the beach, I’m actively seeking inspiration for painting”.
- Paul McIntyre
Journey to the Bay $5,800 Oil on canvas framed, 103 x 155cm
Rise Together $3,650 Oil on canvas in American ash frame, 93 x 93cm
Tidal Treasure $3,400 Oil on canvas in flooded gum frame, 93 x 83cm
“Paul often focuses on the effects of light at dawn, dusk or twilight to evoke stillness, introspection or a contemplative atmosphere in his paintings. Over the years his style has progressed from Impressionism to Pointillism and more recently to more detail in the brushwork to capture the movement of the landscapes and seascapes. This collaboration of Paul’s paintings and Totem Road’s timeless style where furniture and art are curated together to evoke mood and connection to nature.”
- Katrina Hampton, Director Art2Muse Gallery
About Art2Muse:
Since 2001, Art2Muse Gallery has been committed to presenting a diverse range of artists. With a curated mix of both established and emerging Australian talent, the gallery offers visitors and collectors a rich, dynamic art experience.
Their vibrant program features fortnightly exhibitions and events, complemented by an upstairs gallery showcasing works from more than 50 artists. After a decade in Double Bay, Art2Muse Gallery now calls Woollahra home.
Art2Muse Gallery
234 Jersey Road, Woollahra, Sydney
Website: www.art2muse.com.au
Email: katrina.hampton@art2muse.com.au
Discover our exclusive art collection, featuring an inspiring range of paintings from Paul McIntyre, created in collaboration with Art2Muse:
To find out more about prices and availability, visit our Paddington Showroom or email info@totemroad.com.
