CWM Galleries represent artists who conceive and create works of beauty, providing pleasure and insight to their fellow man. In our view there is enough ugliness in this world without artists contributing to it.

We totally reject the concept of elitism and the pretensions that so often inhibit people in approaching and enjoying art.

A red dot on a white canvas will always be a red dot on a white canvas, an installation of underwear on the floor will always be underwear on the floor. I suspect I could even create these 'works of art' myself.

Back in the 1990's we set out to change that and to-day CWM Galleries are regarded by many as Australia's premier commercial sculpture galleries. The sculptures we exhibit are created in classical and lasting materials, a legacy for future generations.

When one thinks of the Heritage of the worlds great civilisations the visual impact that comes to mind is the marvelous legacy of architecture and artwork left for future generations. Think of the Pyramids of Egypt and the art treasures in the Tombs of the Pharaohs, the Parthenon and The Elgin Stones of Greece, the Coliseum of Rome and the wonderful marble statues and sculptures of that civilisation and so on through the ages.

In our view, installations of PVC plumbing pipe or two railway sleepers crossing one another, et cetera, would be a terrible legacy from our society to future generations. Indeed one of the major art prizes in Britain (AUD$80.000.00) was won with a rubbish bag full of air. One art person described the artist as "one of the most important artists of her generation". We totally reject this nonsense at CWM Galleries.

By comparison, you are invited to judge the level of skill required to conceive and create the wonderful and lasting works we exhibit. CWM Galleries constantly exhibit up to 180 sculptures and 200 paintings by Contemporary Australian Artists.

The artists creating these works include both award winning artists and highly regarded teachers of their craft.

CWM Galleries provides sponsorship and/or manages a number of our artists. Many of the works displayed are exclusive to our galleries.

We urge you to acquire works of art that you really love and welcome your next visit to CWM Galleries.

CHRIS MAY
Gallery Director