2005 Feature Artist

Cain Lazenby

This is the third year an emerging local artist has been selected to feature in the Burnie Shines program, and this year, that artist is Cain Lazenby from Sister's Beach.

Born in Wynyard in 1974, Cain Lazenby attended Wynyard High School, Hellyer College, Burnie TAFE - Engineering & Design; and Launceston School of Art -TAFE where he completed an associate diploma in graphic design.

Since finishing school, Cain has lived at Sisters Beach where he works from his home office running Niche Graphics, a successful graphic design, and web applications business, with local, national and international clients.

It is through his graphics business, he has developed a number of technology-based skills, which have allowed Cain to present this series of artworks as limited edition prints.

Cain's artwork can be described as surreal, abstract and contemporary, and it lends itself to a modern setting. Coloured imagery and texture set the mood to a number of pieces, while others are totally metallic forms. They have similarities to works by Salvidor Dali and M. ThC. Escher. The mechanical, three-dimensional sculptural approach, draws elements from today's surroundings like music and industry.

Cain's new approach to form is inspired by his love of fantasy, adventure and inventiveness, which can be found in past and present cinema and animation.

Cain Lazenby has been involved in many group exhibitions, but this is his first solo exhibition. This work will grab your attention and will appeal to those with contemporary tastes.