Gareth Sansom (born 19 November 1939) is an Australian artist, painter, printmaker and collagist and winner of the 2008 John McCaughey Memorial Prize of $100,000.. Best known for introducing new themes and subject-matter into Australian art and being one of the first Australian artists to be influenced by Pop art, particularly British Pop artists like Peter Blake, Allen Jones, Derek Boshier . Wendy Whiteley, former wife of Brett Whiteley, talks about the work 'Self-portrait in the studio' (1976). Andrew Sayers, Australian art, 'Icon and abstraction 1951-68', pg. . Summer at Carcoar Brett Whiteley 1977. Terry Ingram., The Australian financial review, 'Sir John's art fetches $42,000', Sydney, 24 Aug 1981. He lived in the northern suburb of Longueville and attended Chatswood Primary School, then Scots College in Bathurst. Brett Whiteley was Born on the 7 th of April 1939 at Paddington Sydney. Barbara Konkolowicz, A different vision, Sydney, 1998. Works of art from the collection are reproduced as per the, Let me know when this portraits on display. The Melbourne Argus, Saturday 21 January 1956 reported; 'South Australian artist, Ivor Hele today won the 1955 500 Archibald Prize for the fourth time, and the third year in succession. Donald Williams, In our own image: the story of Australian art, Sydney, 1995, 170, 171 (colour illus.). The exhibition includes 20 Whiteley works and traces the artist's life and career from his earliest painting Self Portrait at Sixteen, 1955 to just a few months before his death with Port Douglas, Far North Queensland 1992. Unknown (Editor), Sun-Herald, 'The canvas of chaos - Brett Whiteley interview with Sam Newman', pg. He believed that many of his ideas came from these experiences, and he often used drugs as a way of bringing the ideas from his subconscious. 25 May - Opening of exhibition of color photography by William Eggleston at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Robert Walker, Gift of the Robert Walker family 2008, Brett Whiteley, 'Art, life and the other thing', 1978, Art Gallery of New South Wales. 29-31, Sydney, 20 Jun 1992, 29-31. Were not looking at a would-be genius or a sinful penitent. card no. Sandra McGrath, Brett Whiteley, 'Lavender Bay: Optical Ecstasy', pg. Brett Whiteley, 'Self portrait in the studio' (1976) In the former, Whiteley's face appears in a hand-held mirror, as one small feature on a large, luxuriant ground of deep blue. Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2004. Zo Ross (Editor), Eyewitness travel guides: Australia, 'Botanic gardens and the Domain', pg. 15-41, London, 1995, 35-36, 145 (colour illus. oil and hair on canvas Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. For further information please contact NPG Copyright. Whiteley loved painting Sydney Harbour views in the 1970s such as in his paintings, Henri's Armchair (1974)[10] The balcony 2 (1975)[11] and Interior with time past (1976),[12] which show an interior and exterior view starting with a room that leads through open windows to the harbour full of boats outside. I think that the artwork is set in Brett Whiteley's studio [26], In 2017, a feature-length biographical documentary about Whiteley was released in Australian cinemas. Elwyn Lynn, The Independent Monthly, 'Luscious Ornaments', pg. He started drawing at a very early age. Closed Good Friday & Christmas day Brett Whiteley - portrait 1 1975 Greg Weight. 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Brett Whiteley 1975 'The balcony 2' is one of his most evocative harbour paintings, encapsulating key elements of Whiteley's art - fluent draughtsmanship, an erotically charged curvilinear line and an ability to invest minimal brushstrokes with multiple associations. Brett Whiteley - Portrait 2, 1975. photographer: Greg Weight. The elongated centre image of Whiteley references the uproar over William Dobells unconventional Archibald-winning portrait of Joshua Smith of 1943. ), 81. He worked across painting, sculpture and the graphic arts, and is best known for his sensual and lyrical paintings of interiors, nudes and harbour scenes. gelatin silver photograph on paper (sheet: 50.4 cm x 40.4 cm, image: 45.2 cm x 30.8 cm) Brett Whiteley AO (1939-1992), artist, displayed a brilliant talent for drawing as a Sydney schoolboy. Expressive, lively and playful, Brett Whiteleys sketches and drawings not only provided the foundations for his paintings, sculptures and prints, they also demonstrate the joy of capturing a moment on paper, indulging in an idea or creative concept. Brett Whiteley with Self Portrait in Studio 1976. List of journal articles on the topic 'Stanley Press (Firm)'. 2), 'The Archibald Prize', pg. In his self-portraits, the artist reveals layers of himself and defines portraiture as something beyond the physical self to include his environment, personal and artistic influences, whether affirming or self destructive. Richard Coleman., The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Doctor's theory may help self portraits', Sydney, 03 Apr 1981, (illus.). His first Archibald award, Self portrait in the studio, in deep bluish tones, shows an image of his studio at Lavender Bay overlooking Sydney Harbour, with his own reflection in a mirror shown at the bottom of the picture; a view of Sydney Harbour on the left establishes the location of the picture. Open daily It features in all three self-portraits from 1976-78, acting as a signature or trademark. Andrew Powell, Departures, 'Sydney[.] [1] He held many exhibitions, and lived and painted in Australia as well as Italy, England, Fiji and the United States. You entered the wrong email. Brett Whiteley, Self-Portrait in the Studio (1976) In 1976, Brett won the Archibald Prize for his painting Self Portrait in the Studio. signed lower right: brett whiteley. signed lower right: BRETT WHITELEY, [1] Wilson, Ashleigh, Brett Whiteley: Art, Life and the Other Thing, Text Publlishing, Melbourne, 2016, p.272, [2] Berg, Charles, The Unconscious Significance of Hair, George Allen & Unwin, London, 1951, [3] Whiteley, Brett, quoted in Sandra McGrath, Brett Whiteley, Bay Books, Sydney, 1979, p.219, [4] Kandinsky, Wassily, On the Spiritual in Art, 1910 (mutiple editions). Unlike 'Self portrait in the studio, critics were divided about 'Art, life and the other thing, perhaps because of its sensationalism and lack of subtlety compared to the earlier work. He was very much influenced by the peace movement at the time and came to believe that if he painted one huge painting which would advocate peace, then the Americans would withdraw their troops from Vietnam. The painting which was finally produced was made of a fantastic array of elements, including collage, photography and even flashing lights, with a total length of nearly 22 metres. It has been regarded as a self-portrait, a giant outpouring of energy and ideas brought forth over a long period of time. Ursula Prunster, Aspects of Australian art, Sydney, 2000, (colour illus.). Self portrait in the studio, 1976 Brett Whiteley Oil, collage, hair on canvas 773 x 600 cm, AGNSW Brett whiteley's self portrait in the studio was a realism painting and stretch the definition of portraiture. The competitions are run annually, with the award ceremonies being held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Closed Good Friday & Christmas day Think about how they indicate Whiteley's views on art and his role as an artist. (1974) The balcony 2 (1975) and Interior with time past (1976 . BRETT WHITELEY : SCREEN AS THE BATHROOM WINDOW. Greg Weight on working with Jiawei Shen, and starting out as a photographer. Similar to Brett Whiteley's other major paintings of this period, 'Self-portrait in the studio' exudes a sense of sumptuous living and the liquid presence of the harbour through what he called 'the ecstasy-like effect of Ultramarine blue'. Close up of painting focused on blue harbour and white boats which merges with actual harbour footage with shimmering water. It was first publicly exhibited at the Bonython Art Gallery in Paddington, Sydney in February 1972 as part of an exhibition titled Portraits and other emergencies. Brett Whiteley AO (7 April 1939 15 June 1992) was an Australian artist. He left Australia for Europe on 23 January 1960.[4]. All Rights Reserved. This appeared in the `Arts' section of `The Australian Supplement'. There are portraits of Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Charles . While the Archibald Prize never failed to stimulate debate, controversy yet again loomed when, in 1976, Brett Whiteley won with his painting Self Portrait in the . Its not the dark, edgy image of a celebrity, but the portrait of an artist. [24] The paperback, featuring a new cover, was released in 2017. List of works. unknown author., The Australian, 'A buzzing, excited pitch', Sydney, 24 Jan 1977, 8. unknown author., The West Australian, 'Controversy likely over art winner', Perth, 22 Jan 1977, (illus.). This is flanked on one side by a baboon howling with anguish as a ghostly hand delivers it a syringe, and on the other a photograph of the artist looking serenely normal. In the former, Whiteleys face appears in a hand-held mirror, as one small feature on a large, luxuriant ground of deep blue. His work became highly desired by collectors, especially his large-scale, brilliantly-coloured interiors and landscapes strongly influenced by French artist Henri Matisse such as Big orange sunset 1974 and Self portrait in the studio 1976. Yet he would survive for another 14 years, fatally succumbing to his drug addiction in a motel room at Thirroul on the south coast of New South Wales in 1992. Photograph of Brett Whiteley also appears with this article. An amazing man. Brett Whiteley self-portrait, Remembering Lao Tse (Shaving off a Second), 1967 [image link from artquotes.net] . Signed and dated upper c. verso, black fibre-tipped pen "/ brett whiteley/ 1975-76/ ". Free delivery and returns on eBay Plus items for Plus members. 30.5 x 25.5 cm The second painting has a completely different tone. The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. Nicolas Brasch, The arts in Australia: Visual arts, 'Brett Whiteley', pg. Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2004. ), Sue Williams, Daily telegraph mirror, 'Memories of Whiteley', subtitled 'Portrait of an artist', pg. As he said: "To draw animals, one has to work at white heat because they move so much, and partly because it is sometimes painful to feel what one guesses the animal 'feels' from inside." 165-213, Kensington, 1979, 204 (colour illus. Brett Whiteley, AO was an Australian artist. 232-243, Sydney, 2000, 232 (colour illus.). The absorbing detail of the first painting has disappeared, as the artist withdraws into his own head. [28], This article is about the artist. We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands. The young Whiteley duplicates the three-quarter turn of the head, the painters sullen-or-soulful gaze which holds the viewers eye. See opening hours The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The quality which unites them is a fluid energy of the brush, extending through the media of ink, watercolour and oil paint, reflecting a lyrical response to the calligraphic style. Through the 1960s he exhibited around the world as well as in Australia before the family returned to live in Lavender Bay on Sydney Harbour. Sandra McGrath., The Australian, 'The making of an authentic genius', Sydney, 24 Jan 1977, 8 (illus.). Clare Gervasoni and Susan Paterson, Catbuster: Art, 1994. cat.no. He won the international prize at the second Paris Biennale for Young Artists in 1961, and married his lovely muse, Wendy Julius, the following year. Get the best deals on Brett Whiteley Art. This photograph was taken by Andrew Rankin. The painting is set in Brett Whiteley's studio with his furniture and includes his other artworks around him. While he was a teenager, he painted on weekends in the Central West of New South Wales and Canberra with such works as The soup kitchen (1958). In 1991 he was awarded an Order of Australia. 87-118, Sydney, 1991, 115 (colour illus.). Ink on Torn Reassembled Paper 65x60cm Alivea Goncalves Stevenson told of her family's relief that a suspect is in custody for her sister, Kaylee's, brutal murder on November 13. The Brett Whiteley Studio (Editor), Big Blue - The painted harbour, Sydney, 1997, cover (colour illus.). Balmoral Brett Whiteley 1978. The scholarship enabled Whiteley to travel to Europe and experience first-hand much of the art he had only seen in reproduction. His work was not always being praised by critics, although its market value continued to climb. Before this, his previous highest-selling work was The pond at Bundanon for A$649,500. The glamorous Whiteleys marriage was fiery, and their inevitable separation added to the artists problems with substances and self-doubt. However, this painting also hints at a darker side, as Wendy Whiteley explained in 1995: he was warning himself and other people watching. All rights reserved. . 1975: Kevin Connor - The Hon Sir Frank Kitto, KBE; 1976: Brett Whiteley - Self Portrait in the Studio; 1977: Kevin Connor - Robert Klippel; 1978: Brett Whiteley - Art, Life and the other thing; 1979: Wes Walters - Portrait of Phillip Adams; 1980: No award; 1981: Eric Smith - Rudy Komon; In July 2016, Text Publishing published Whiteley's biography, titled Brett Whiteley: Art, Life and the Other Thing. Anna Waldmann, The Archibald Prize: an illustrated history 1921-1981, Sydney, 1981, 235 (colour illus.). After leaving school in 1956 at the age of 17, Whiteley worked in Sydney for the advertising agency Lintas. 21-23, Canberra, Sep 2000, 22-23. review of 'Australian icons' exhibition. Leslie Hollings (Editor), The Australian, Sydney, 31 Mar 1979, (illus.). He made several attempts to dry out and get off drugs completely, all ultimately unsuccessful. Jenny Aland and Max Darby, Australian Artlook, 'A Timeline of Australian Art', pg. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. ), 23. Stones staring at the ground (anywhere) Brett Whiteley 1979 100.1991.120. The original painting, done between 1972 and 1973 was composed of many different elements and on 18 wood panels 203cm 1615cm 9cm. This article appears in 'The Arts' section of the newspaper. He painted abstracted images of bush scenes such as The bush (1966)[13] and also images which resulted from experimentation with various drugs, such as alcohol in the humorous Self portrait after three bottles of wine (1971).[14]. 40, No. He won the international prize at the second Paris Biennale for Young Artists in 1961, and married his beautiful . 'Windsor and Newton Deep Ultramarine oil colour has an obsessive, ecstasy-like effect upon my nervous system quite unlike any other colour. Many of the ideas from the work may have come from his experiences with alcohol, marijuana and other drugs. This is an advertisement for an art book titled `Brett Whiteley' by Sandra McGrath. His rock-star status and his popularity in secondary school art rooms may have eroded his street cred in the art world, but Lou Klepac's book Brett . Whiteley's intention was to portray the violence of the events, but not to go too far in showing something which people would not want to see. 9-13, Cammeray, (1995-1996), 9-13. As the camera pans through the studio and over the works, Whiteley describes the challenges of being gifted and of overcoming his addictive tendencies. Barry Pearce, Brett Whiteley Art & Life, 'Persona and the Painter', pg. ", Whiteley became increasingly dependent on alcohol and also became addicted to heroin.
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