Artist Karla Dickens turned her life around in Australia’s ‘best jail’

Artist Karla Dickens turned her life around in Australia’s ‘best jail’

Article: Linda Morris
Image: James Alcock

Financial necessity first drove artist Karla Dickens to take up collage and sculpture for which she is now best known.

A trained painter from the National Art School, Dickens could not afford the oils and canvases to keep painting so began using found and recycled items to give vent to her frustrations around gender politics and racial injustice.

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On Tuesday 10 December, the National Art School celebrated the achievements and success of our students through awarding of prizes and scholarships. We would like to congratulate the award recipients for their hard work and thank our lecturers and technicians for their outstanding dedication and commitment to each and every student.  All of the prizes and scholarships awarded have been generously provided by our benefactors and sponsors, and we also thank you for your support.  Major Prize winners (pictured left to right): Oliver Abbott, Caleb Slater, Megan McKenzie, Freyja Fristad, Sarah R. Serfati, Ellen McCalmont, Benjamin Akuila, Chile Bainbridge, Elena Larkin. Photography by Peter Morgan.  View the full list of awards and recipients at the link in bio.
The Grad Show is now open! 
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art, 6–15 December. 
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Thank you to everyone who attended The Grad Show Opening Night!
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The Grad Show is on until 15 December at NAS.
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Learn more about the artists and view available works at the link in bio.
The Grad Show website is now live! Learn more about the artists and view available works. 
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Visit the website at the link in bio.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art tonight at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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The Grad Show, 6–15 December.
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RSVP for the Opening Night at the link in bio.
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