Unseen works set to debut at Hamilton Gallery

Inspired by Hamilton local Dr Elizabeth Arthur’s incredible book on this fascinating artist, ROBERT MARTIENSEN: THE SECRET is the latest exhibition to be unveiled at the Hamilton Gallery. This exhibition presents original works by enigmatic artist Robert Martiensen and for the very first time, unveils an extensive selection of Martiensen’s major works, never before shown to the public.

In 2007, Robert Martiensen, a recluse, was found deceased in his derelict farmhouse in rural South Australia, revealing an astonishing secret. The property was filled with thousands of his paintings. The rescued collection and the enigmatic creator of the works inspired a study by Dr Elizabeth Arthur, as art consultant, and the resultant splendid book accompanies the exhibition. The artist emerges as an eccentric intellectual of obsessive passions.

For the very first time, this exhibition unveils an extensive selection of Martiensen’s major works, never before shown to the public.

ROBERT MARTIENSEN: THE SECRET

Exhibition Opening & Publication Launch
Friday, August 11 From 6pm HG Symposium | The Art & The Artist Saturday, August 12 10am With guest speakers Dr Elizabeth Arthur, Art Consultant and Valuer, Professor Jenny Zimmer AM, Art Publisher and Associate Professor Anthony White, Art History, University of Melbourne.

Exhibition Dates
Saturday, August 12, to Sunday, October 29