Article by Gina Fairley
The centenarian puts his longevity down to a whiskey every night, just getting on with it, and not listening too much to art theory. ArtsHub talks to NAS Fellow and alumnus about ageism, the environment, drive and his advice for the next generation of painters.
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Photo: Peter Morgan
A night to remember, NAS Gala | National Treasures
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, and to the generous artists and partners who helped make it all possible.
Nov 24
Introducing Axel Gerber, Kate Hadley, and Alyssa Hamersma, three of our graduating students in Painting.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.
RSVP link in bio.
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Axel Gerber
`Ciccone`
synthetic polymer paint on polyester
65 x 152 cm
Kate Hadley
`Double the Birthdays, Double the Cake`
oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
Alyssa Hamersma
`Frog`s Skin`
oil on board
62 x 70 cm
Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan
Nov 22
Introducing Ava Edstein, Lei Feng, Finnegan Fletcher, and Rhiannon Fuller, four of our graduating students in Painting.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.
RSVP link in bio.
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Ava Edstein
`Throb #1`
latex and nails on silk chiffon
152 x 132 cm
Lei Feng
`Untitled`
synthetic polymer paint, oil pastel
and cotton thread on linen
76 x 111 cm
Finnegan Fletcher
`Now That You`re A Man`
boxing bag, cotton thread, found textile
115 x 30 cm diam
Rhiannon Fuller
`2005`
oil on canvas
71 x 71 x 1.5 cm
Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan
Nov 21
Introducing Eleanor Dillon, Tristan Dillon, Jonathon de Pyper, and Renata Dudziak, four of our graduating students in Painting.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.
RSVP link in bio.
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Eleanor Dillon
`Dianthus caryophyllus – Mother’s eternal love`
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
60.5 x 46 x 1.5 cm
Tristan Dillon
`The internship`
oil on canvas
229 x 193 cm
Jonathon de Pyper
`Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance`
oil on masonite
92 x 61 cm
Renata Dudziak
`Train Delays: Trackwork ahead!`
synthetic polymer paint on board, found blue pine frame
81 x 71 cm
Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan
Nov 20
Introducing Isabella Bunce, Sherri Casey, Vee Jei Choi, and Ella Davison, four of our graduating students in Painting.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.
RSVP link in bio.
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Isabella Bunce
`Altar`
oil on canvas
76 x 76 cm
Sherri Casey
`transcendence`
oil on canvas
130 x 120 cm
Vee Jei Choi
`Collective memory`
watercolour and oil on canvas
100 x 90 cm
Ella Davison
`The Trenches`
oil on canvas
140 x 120 cm
Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan
Nov 20
Introducing Mary Benvenuto, Annabel Boyd, Millie Brollo, and Sally Browne, four of our graduating students in Painting.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.
RSVP link in bio.
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Mary Benvenuto
`Reoccurrence II`
oil and charcoal on canvas
113 x 100 cm
Annabel Boyd
`Midnight Layering`
synthetic polymer paint on board
120 x 120 cm
Millie Brollo
`Rhythms in Silent Dances`
watercolour, synthetic polymer paint and oil on canvas
100 x 100 cm
Sally Browne
`The One That Les Likes`
oil on canvas
120 x 100 cm
Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan
Nov 20
