Chris Proctor, May you find small wonders in places most don’t look
Acrylic on reclaimed wood, 61x39cm
We’re taught to slow down and notice the small things, flowers, insects, the moments that are easy to miss. But some things are overlooked so often they stop being seen at all. A chipped wall, an oil stain on wet road. Not beautiful in the usual sense but still small wonders, made visible only by looking in the places most of us don’t bother.
Chris Proctor is a Maitland-based Australian artist working primarily in painting, with drawing forming an expanded and integral part of his practice. Across both mediums, his work explores vulnerability, self-reflection and the universal dimensions of the human experience.
Central to Proctor's practice is the belief that art functions as a direct reflection of its maker. He works with worn brushes and pens that resist precise control, allowing error and hesitation to remain visible in the finished work. Rather than correcting these imperfections, Proctor absorbs them into each piece - where they become integral to its meaning and form.
His paintings and drawings are characterised by loose, expressive linework, restrained compositions and poetic titles. Through simple imagery, visual puns and a subtle deadpan humour, Proctor creates work that invites quiet reflection without over-instruction - leaving space for the viewer to bring their own experience to each piece.
“We’re constantly being told how to live. What to do, what matters, what works. A lot of it comes from people repeating something they were told. And look, we’re all guilty of doing the same. Repeating things without really thinking about where they came from. Some of it is true. Some of it just sounds like it is.
This exhibition is about second-hand knowledge. It's passed down confidently, as if all problems have the same solution. Instructions for your life from someone who isn’t living it.”
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We take great care in packaging all artworks to ensure they arrive safely.
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Chris Proctor, May you find small wonders in places most don’t look
Acrylic on reclaimed wood, 61x39cm
We’re taught to slow down and notice the small things, flowers, insects, the moments that are easy to miss. But some things are overlooked so often they stop being seen at all. A chipped wall, an oil stain on wet road. Not beautiful in the usual sense but still small wonders, made visible only by looking in the places most of us don’t bother.
Chris Proctor is a Maitland-based Australian artist working primarily in painting, with drawing forming an expanded and integral part of his practice. Across both mediums, his work explores vulnerability, self-reflection and the universal dimensions of the human experience.
Central to Proctor's practice is the belief that art functions as a direct reflection of its maker. He works with worn brushes and pens that resist precise control, allowing error and hesitation to remain visible in the finished work. Rather than correcting these imperfections, Proctor absorbs them into each piece - where they become integral to its meaning and form.
His paintings and drawings are characterised by loose, expressive linework, restrained compositions and poetic titles. Through simple imagery, visual puns and a subtle deadpan humour, Proctor creates work that invites quiet reflection without over-instruction - leaving space for the viewer to bring their own experience to each piece.
“We’re constantly being told how to live. What to do, what matters, what works. A lot of it comes from people repeating something they were told. And look, we’re all guilty of doing the same. Repeating things without really thinking about where they came from. Some of it is true. Some of it just sounds like it is.
This exhibition is about second-hand knowledge. It's passed down confidently, as if all problems have the same solution. Instructions for your life from someone who isn’t living it.”
Contact us about personal payment plans and Layby.
Shipping & Collection
This artwork is available for collection from The Corner Store Gallery or can be shipped within 7 business days.
Small artworks can be delivered anywhere in Australia for a flat rate of $35, with an additional $5 per extra item purchased online. Simply select Small Artwork Australia Wide Flat Rate at checkout.
We take great care in packaging all artworks to ensure they arrive safely.
As original artworks are unique, all sales are considered final. If your artwork arrives damaged in transit, please contact us as soon as possible so we can assist.
For full details, please view our Shipping Policy or Refund Policy.
