May 27, 2022
Belem Lett WINS OMNIA ART PRIZE
Congratulations to Belem Lett who has won the 2022 Omnia Art Prize for the most outstanding work in any medium.
The prize was judged by Charlotte Day, Director of Monash University Museum of Art. The exhibition is open until 30th May at St. Kevins College, Toorak.
This Sun Burns For Us 2022
oil, gesso, marble dust on aluminum composite panel
152 x 150cm
May 25, 2022
CHRIS ZANKO FEATURED ON ABC ARTWORKS
Hosted by Namila Benson, Art Works is the ABC's weekly half-hour arts show sharing the most inspiring, surprising, and formative ways that Australian creatives are telling our stories today.
Namila talks to artist Christopher Zanko who shares how he combines woodcarving and painting.
Episode 10 Venice Biennale, Deborah Kelly
Duration: 27 minutes 10 seconds27m May 6, 2022
Peta Minnici - Finalist in the Dobell Drawing Prize
The Dobell Drawing Prize is an unparalleled celebration of drawing technique and innovation. Presented by the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, the biennial prize explores the enduring importance of drawing within contemporary art practice. The 2021 exhibition showcased work by 64 finalists from around the country, demonstrating the vitality and scope of current Australian drawing.
Minnici's drawing are formed intuitively using a gradual technique of mark making, creating a blurring of focus and a slowing of viewing time; emphasising the tonal structure of each image through the loss of edges and turning the photographic image into a series of atmospheric sensations reminiscent of a memory.
Looking into Bundanon 2019
ink in saunders paper
83.5 x 66.4 cm
May 6, 2022
Peta Minnici - Featured in 'Still Life'
Peta Minnici has been featured in the book 'Still Life' written by Amber Creswell Bell, published by Thames & Hudson.
May 6, 2022
Christopher Zanko and Paul Ryan - Sulman Art Prize Finalists
Congratulations to Christopher Zanko and Paul Ryan who are finalists with a collaborative work in the 2022 Sulman Art Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The Sulman Prize is awarded for the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project by an Australian artist.
Christopher Zanko and Paul Ryan's work is set against the backdrop of Wollongong in NSW. This painting is concerned with the vulnerability of the changing demographics of an area once defined by coal mining, steelmaking and allied industries.
PAUL RYAN + CHRISTOPHER ZANKO
Bulli, Rock Steady 2022
oil and acrylic on wood relief carving
120 x 100 cm
May 6, 2022
Belem Lett - SULMAN ART PRIZE FINALIST
Congratulations to Belem Lett who is a finalist in the 2022 Sulman Art Prize.
The Sulman Prize is awarded for the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project by an Australian artist. Established within the terms of Sir John Sulman’s bequest, the prize was first awarded in 1936. Each year the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW invite a guest artist to judge this open competition. Finalists are displayed in an exhibition at the Gallery opening on the 14th of May.
Bending Over Backwards 2022
oil, gesso, marble dust on aluminium composite panel
150 x 125 cm
May 6, 2022
SALLY M NANGALA MULDA - SULMAN ART PRIZE FINALIST
Congratulations to Sally M Nangala Mulda who is a finalist in the 2022 Sulman Art Prize.
The Sulman Prize is awarded for the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project by an Australian artist.
Sally Mulda's painting 'Old Days at Amoonguna' depicts the art centre's toyota picking up all the woman for painting. That kungka Nadine driving. Long time ago I use to get picked up at Little Sisters. Now Abbott’s Camp. Every day. We listen to CAAMA radio. Good ways. Everybody talkin’ talkin’. This one [middle] – three woman, they on the hospital lawn, playing card for money. Pay day. Night time [right panel] four woman by the fire at town camp. They sitting round the fire at night time. Keeping warm, talking story. Maybe they by the fire because no power card? This is town camp life. Every day.
Old Days at Amoonguna 2021
acrylic on linen
66 x 122.5 cm
May 6, 2022
ELIZA GOSSE - ARCHIBALD FINALIST
The Archibald Prize is a prestigious Australian portraiture art prize that has been running since 1921. The national portrait prize is entering a new century with 816 submissions entered this year, of which 52 finalists were announced on Thursday 5th of May. It is with great pleasure to congratulate Eliza Gosse who was selected as a finalist in the 2022 Archibald Art Prize.
Gosse depicts in her painting an architect and designer Benjamin Jay Shand. She states,
"He sees beauty in the most peculiar places, has great hair and likes to wear sunglasses more than is usual. I can say that because he is my husband. I don’t often paint people; however, Benj finds himself the constant muse for my sketchbook scribbles. And as this is my first large-scale portrait, it felt natural for him to be the subject..."
Somewhere Near Home (Painting of Benjamin Jay Shand) 2022
oil on canvas
122 x 152 cm
May 4, 2022
James Drinkwater FEATURED IN HOUSE AND GARDEN MAGAZINE
Lottie Consalvo and James Drinkwater have created a big-hearted, art-filled home in their terrace house by the sea.
James’ art practice incorporates painting, sculpture, drawings and wearable textiles. “Since I was a child, making art was the clearest way I could express myself,” he says. His creativity is nourished by “generosity of any kind, whether it be the human spirit or nature itself”.
Story Elizabeth Wilson | Styling Sophie Wilson | Photography Alana Landsberry
March 26, 2022
BUNDIT PUANGTHONG Mural painting performance at Hawthorn Arts Centre
‘Expanded Canvas’ is a major exhibition at Town Hall Gallery exploring the dynamic and innovative nature of contemporary painting. The traditional grid and 2D picture plane are replaced by modern surfaces, including drop sheets, sign vinyl, virtual space, and the gallery wall itself.
Bundit’s mural painting will be exhibited in the major exhibition ‘Expanded Canvas’, showing at Hawthorn Arts Centre, Victoria - 23 April to Saturday 2 July 2022.