THE works of Frankston-born artist Rick Amor are set to feature in a major exhibition at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery from this month.
From Frankston to the Cities: Five Decades of Painting by Rick Amor opens on 21 November. The paintings will be presented through a large salon-style hang featuring one painting from each year across 50 years.
A statement from McClelland Gallery read “with deep roots in Frankston, Rick Amor’s work has reached national and international audiences, yet remains connected to the place where his artistic journey began. As Rick himself often says, “it all starts with Frankston.”
“This exhibition highlights his work in the context of urgent contemporary issues, such as climate change, social alienation, and urbanism and explores how these themes shape our understanding of his achievements as a Romantic-styled pictorial painter. By engaging with these topics, From Frankston to the Cities: Five Decades of Painting by Rick Amor seeks to reach not only those already familiar with Rick Amor’s art but also new audiences. It reinforces the reflexive nature of his life’s work, presenting it within a contemporary framework.”
The exhibition runs from 21 November to 11 April. For more information visit mcclelland.org.au
First published in the Frankston Times – 10 November 2026