“In 2024-25 De Vries explored diverse processes in his paintings including the addition and removal of paint. There is a sense of an emerging and dissolving of matter both literally and metaphorically. These works have a material presence, a residue of process, an implied continuum of change.” - David Thomas, notes on Adrian de Vries’ recent paintings - The state of a painting and the state of painting.
To Clear A Path Forward is a solo exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Adrian De Vries with an accompanying text by David Thomas.
Adrian De Vries is an artist working on unceded Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country (Melbourne). He approaches abstract painting with a historical reverence and a playful sensibility, producing experimental paintings and installations. Since 2016, Adrian has regularly participated in various group and solo exhibitions throughout Australia and has completed a residency in Timkarik (Queenstown) Tasmania. Adrian graduated from RMIT University in 2018, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class Honours).