Palla Jeroff
was born in Urmchi, Western China in 1957.
At the age of 17, the Chinese Government selected Palla to study the fine art of oil painting and drawing at the University of Xian where he received a Bachelor of Arts. After his graduation, Palla became an Art Professor and engaged in teaching and research for many years.
Since arriving in Australia in 1987, Palla has gained tremendous success and recognition for his paintings both nationally and internationally. Since then he has been invited to exhibit throughout the world including Germany, France, China and America stimulating huge demand for his paintings.
Following a highly successful exhibition in 1998, at the acclaimed Guangzhou International Art Exposition, Principals from the Guangdong Museum of Art visited Sydney to choose one of Palla’s works to hang permanently in the Museum’s private collection – one of the most prestigious art collections in the world.
It is rare for an artist to be able to achieve successfully the styles of culture that are not familiar to his original heritage. Palla has adopted Australia as his country and has transferred his artistic talent to a new land. He is known for his wonderful rich colours, which capture the spirit of the Australian landscape. He also captures its people in a way that is quite unique and authentic.
Palla's Expressionist paintings capture the spirit of the Australian scenery and its people in an unique, authentic way. They have won world-wide acclaim for successfully portraying the Australian culture. He captures the spirit of the people and the land. Mr. Jeroff's passion is painting. He tries to imbue others with this deep seated vision by continuing to teach young artists.
Exhibition
2010 May Group Exhibition "Devine Femme", Astras Gallery, Gold Coast;
2009 November Solo Exhibition, Gallery at Wentworth, Sydney;
August Solo Exhibition, TVH Gallery, Sydney;
May Solo Exhibition, Linton and Kay Fine Art, Perth;
2008 August Solo Exhibition, Gallery at Wentworth, Sydney;
May Solo Exhibition, Linton and Kay Fine Art, Perth;
2007 July Solo Exhibition, Gallery Savarese, San Diega, USA;
March International Art Expo, New York USA;
2006 November Solo Exhibition, House of Phillips Fine Art, Sydney;
May Solo Exhibition, House of Phillips Fine Art, Sydney;
2005 October Solo Exhibition, Linton And Kay Fine Art Gallery, Perth;
August Solo Exhibition, David Hart Gallery, Queensland;
May Solo Exhibition, House of Phillips Fine Art, Sydney;
2004 May Solo Exhibition, House of Phillips Fine Art, Sydney;
2003 May Solo Exhibition, House of Phillips Fine Art, Sydney;
March Solo Exhibition, Guangdong Museum, China;
2002 March Solo Exhibition, Soho Gallery, Palm Springs, USA;
February New York, Manhattan, USA – Sell out exhibition;
2001 November Solo Exhibition – Lotus Gallery, Gold Coast;
July Santa Fe, New Mexico USA;
July Solo Exhibition, Gallery M, Denver Colorado, USA;
March New York, Manhattan, USA – Sell out exhibition;
1999 September Landscape VIP Exhibition, Brisbane;
1998 October San Francisco, Exhibition USA;
September Painting selected to hang in the Guangdong Museum, China permanent Collection;
1997 December Republic of China Art Expo. Article written for Chinese newspaper;
August Chinese Television came to Australia to make a documentary on Palla Jeroff;
May Solo Exhibition, Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, Sydney;
1996 July Solo Exhibition, Sydney Private Gallery, Sydney;
May Solo Exhibition, Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery, Sydney;
1995 July Solo Exhibition, Camden Fine Art, Sydney;
1986 Won the Chinese Watercolour Prize in the figurative section;
Solo Exhibition - Shen Zhen Art Society;
1989 Adelaid e Arts Festival;
1990 Solo Exhibition, Butcher Hook Gallery;
1994 July Solo Exhibition, Camden Fine Art, Sydney;
May Solo Exhibition, Jeroff Studio, Adelaide. Officially opened by the Chinese Embassy and the Adelaide Mayor;