Open daily As it turned out, he could be neither scared nor shamed into giving up heroin. BRETT WHITELEY. Gregory Weight/Copyright Agency, 2022, Greg Weight [25], In August 2018, Opera Australia announced that it had commissioned an opera to be based on the life of Brett Whiteley. (1975), both from the collection of the Art Gallery of NSW. 71-89, Sydney, 1984, 72, 72 (colour illus.). As the camera pans through the studio and over the works, Whiteley describes the challenges of being gifted and of overcoming his addictive tendencies. 'Appearing in the 'Time Out' section. Tina McGuffie, Mornington Peninsula leader, 'In a haze of art', pg. Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Ken Done: The Art of Design, Sydney, 1994, 32 (illus.). His reference to art history, including an image of the famous 1943 William Dobell portrait of Joshua Smith, won a court case against accusations that it was a caricature, not a portrait. 18-19, Sydney, 13 May 2006-14 Jun 2006, 18-19. The artist's face reflected in a tiny mirror suggests the influence of Eastern art in the portrayal of man as merely a small part of a much larger . Susan Hunt, The Archibald Prize 1921-1993, Sydney, 1993, 23 (colour illus.). unknown author., Adelaide News, 'Two top art prizes to Whiteley', Adelaide, 21 Jan 1977. 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. See opening hours and their inevitable separation added to the artist's problems with substances and self-doubt. The artist destroyed this work after completion, finding it both disturbing and confronting. fig.no. In 1964, while in London, Whiteley became fascinated by the murderer John Christie, who had committed murders in the area near where Whiteley was staying in Ladbroke Grove. 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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. It was written with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, and illustrated with classic Brett Whiteley artworks, rare notebook sketches and candid family photographs. Janet Hawley, Artists in conversation, Richmond, 2012, viii (colour illus.). This painting won the Archibald Prize in 1976 and was acquired by the Gallery in 1977. Clare Gervasoni and Susan Paterson, Catbuster: Art, 1994. cat.no. Look at this beautiful house and wonderful pictures and things. In 1972-73 Whitley produced another monumental work "Alchemy", described by Pearce as another self-portrait but without the fierce political agenda of its predecessor. [18], In 1999, Whiteley's painting The Jacaranda tree (1977), which had won the Wynne Prize, sold for A$1,982,000,[19] a record for a modern Australian painter at that time. 9-13, Cammeray, (1995-1996), 9-13. 30-35, London, 2013, 31 (colour illus.). 'Review' magazine. Wilson quotes a letter the artist addressed to his mother, in January 1979, in which he writes of the realization (sic) of the deep responsibility I have to my talent, to share it with my fellow Australians with the world I am fighting the biggest struggle of my life at the moment. 9. This article is accompanied by a photograph of John Olsen looking at a section of Whiteley's prize-winning painting. This article is associated with "Melba". Think about how they indicate Whiteley's views on art and his role as an artist. His second Archibald prize, Art, Life and the other thing, shows his willingness to experiment with different media such as photography and collage. This article was written in regards to Whiteley winning both the Archibald, and Sulman prizes in 1977. unknown author., Northern Star, 'Archibald Prize won by Sydney artist', Lismore, 22 Jan 1977. unknown author., The Australian, 'Archibald Reflection', Sydney, 22 Jan 1977. Laurie Hergenhan (Editor), The Australian Short Story: A Collection 1890s - 1990s, St. Lucia, 1986, cover page (colour illus.). Portraiture shouldnt just be paint and canvas. Melissa Phegan., Daily telegraph mirror, 'The passion and pain of Brett Whiteley', Sydney, 21 Jul 1992, (illus.). Before this, his previous highest-selling work was The pond at Bundanon for A$649,500. ), 81. 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. He began a relationship with Janice Spencer, with whom he travelled to Japan, among other countries. He was the youngest living artist to have work purchased by the Tate, a record that still stands. 165-213, Kensington, 1979, 204 (colour illus. He won the international prize at the second Paris Biennale for Young Artists in 1961, and married his beautiful . Deborah Bogle, The Australian, 'Art Movement', pg. In writing about Brett Whiteley, it is tempting to simply present the facts and let the reader draw his/her own conclusions, such are the contradictions. I am trying to become a great man. [5]. How do they compare to Whiteleys artworks? 2-4, Sydney, 2001, 8. 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. The other title to this self-portrait is 'Self-portrait in exactly the spirit in which it was drawn. Why did that particular work gain your attention? Joseph Brown Gallery, Melbourne, 1977. Philip McIntosh. 17, Melbourne, Feb 2001, 17 (colour illus.). Purchased 1977 Wendy Whiteley, Need caption The exhibition includes nine phases of Whiteley's art: Early Works, Abstraction, Bathroom Series, Christie and London Zoo Series, Lavender Bay, Portraits . Telephone (02) 9225 1734 or 0414 437 588. 15 Jun 1992. Brett Whiteley: van Gogh self portraits, Greenhill Galleries, , 27 Jan 1987-22 Feb 1987. Baudelaire's Bird 1973 signed 'brett whiteley / Aug 1973' on verso oil and feathers on canvas on board 56.0 x 52.0cm (22 1/16 x 20 1/2in). This is a repeated advertisement for an art book titled `Brett Whiteley' by Sandra McGrath. (age36in1975). Max Prisk (Editor), The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Gallery packed as family pays tribute to tragic artist', pg. The big self-portrait looking at himself in the mirror is extraordinarily honest in some ways. Michaela Boland., Weekend Australian, 'Master cards', pg. 07 Apr 1939 Find more prominent pieces of self-portrait at Wikiart.org - best visual art database. Brett Whiteley AO (19391992), artist, displayed a brilliant talent for drawing as a Sydney schoolboy. TheCompanion is available to buy online and in the Portrait Gallery Store. This article appears in 'The Australian Magazine' a liftout of 'The Australian' newspaper. 12, Sydney, Oct 2006, 12 (colour illus.). This article looks at art reflecting society. It premiered at the Sydney Opera House on 15 July 2019. The painting is set in Brett Whiteley's studio with his furniture and includes his other artworks around him. John Olsen at the time of print was a board member of the Art Gallery of NSW. 5, Sydney, 07 Jul 1992, 5. His farewell to abstraction, Summer at Sigean, was a record of his honeymoon in France. 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 editor of this section was Geraldine Pascall. How would the space be divided and what objects of inspiration would be around you? (age29in1975), Brett Whiteley 9 Shades of Whiteley is a mini-retrospective exhibition tracing the artist's life and career from his earliest work in 1955, with Self Portrait at Sixteen, to just a few months before his death, with Port Douglas, Far North Queensland 1992.. 40 years Kaldor public art projects 1961-2009 World events timeline ART GALLERY OF NSW / Kaldor public art projects explorer / WORLD EVENTS TIMELINE the 1960s was an Terry Ingram discusses current art market, and valuation of Whiteley's work. 1976 Self Portrait in the Studio 1978 Art, Life and the other thing Wynne Prize 1977 The . Donald Williams, In our own image: the story of Australian art, Sydney, 2002, 173 (colour illus.). 201-202, North Ryde, 2010, 202 (colour illus.). Whiteleys art was intimately connected to his tumultuous, creative life. Last modified on Wed 19 Oct 2022 10.16EDT, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every 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. It was a daring, overt reference to a drug habit that many of Whiteleys admirers expected to cut short his career. Source: Art Gallery of New South Wales Archive, Brett Whiteley in his studio, 1976, by Robert Walker Estate of Robert Walker. Dogs, 1975. Balmoral Brett Whiteley 1978. Transmission films. 28-29, Sydney, Mar 2012, 28, 29 (illus.). She's this decade's Miss Popularity among major cities, the prom queen of the southern hemisphere. Jonathan Cooper (Editor), The Art Gallery of New South Wales Bulletin, 'Big Blue', pg. Max Prisk (Editor), The Sydney Morning Herald, 'The crucial art of living dangerously', Sydney, 17 Jun 1992, 17 (illus.). ), 135 (colour illus.). There are two illustrations of `Self Portrait in the Studio' in this article. Why does he reference these artists in his self-portraits? From $32.10. 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). morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. Brett Whiteley - Artist (1939 - 1992) After winning a grant from the Art Gallery of NSW at the age of 22, Brett Whiteley set up residence in London where he amazed art collectors with his highly sophisticated paintings. In 1999, Brett's mother Beryl Whiteley (19172010) founded the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship in memory of her son. David Freeman will direct and Tahu Matheson will conduct. [28], This article is about the artist. The sculpture depicted on the right and others in the . But at his best, Whiteley was brilliant and a major achievement of the film is that it focuses on this aspect of his art. The original painting, done between 1972 and 1973 was composed of many different elements and on 18 wood panels 203cm 1615cm 9cm. 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. Lou Klepac, Affinities: Brett Whiteley & Lloyd Rees, 'Introduction', pg. One suspects a touch of trichophilia a fetishising of hair with vague sexual overtones. 44-45, Sydney, Jun 2012, 45 (colour illus.). Jill Sykes, Look, 'Members events', pg. 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 . The coroner's verdict was 'death due to self-administered substances'. 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.). Terry Ingram., The Australian financial review, 'Sir John's art fetches $42,000', Sydney, 24 Aug 1981. Email clairem@ag.nsw.gov.au. High-quality Brett Whiteley Free Flowing Self Portrait Wall Art designed and sold by artists. Source: Art Gallery of New South Wales Archive. Barry Pearce, Australian painters of the twentieth century, 'Brett Whiteley', pg. In his younger years he was sent to boarding school in Bathurst and also Scots Collage in Sydney. Whiteley painted other images of the Australian landscape, including a view of the south coast of New South Wales after it had been raining called The South Coast after rain. Stones staring at the ground (anywhere) Brett Whiteley 1979 100.1991.120. For portraiture to survive, especially self-portraiture, there has to be a deepening quality of self-revelation. The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. 0 bids Ending Today at 22:53 AEDST 19h 16m Local pickup. He then gifted it to the current owner who had it reassembled. 6-33, Brisbane, 2004, 22 (colour illus. Barry Pearce, Art Gallery of New South Wales handbook, 'Australian', pg. Michaela Boland., The Weekend Australian, 'Whiteley's ex-wife ready to fight forgeries', Canberra, 06 Nov 2010-07 Nov 2010, (colour illus.). Signed and dated l.l. Are you being ignored or judged? ), 232. plate no. Jennifer Phipps, Members Magazine of the National Gallery Society of Victoria, 'Brett Whiteley Self Portrait and Other Intimacies', pg. 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 1959 he won an art scholarship sponsored by the Italian government and judged by Russell Drysdale. 'Windsor and Newton Deep Ultramarine oil colour has an obsessive, ecstasy-like effect upon my nervous system quite unlike any other colour. card no. He soon settled in Lavender Bay. Rhana Devenport and Vaughan Rees, Art-i-facts, Book One: An exploration of art and design for junior secondary students, 'Structure in art and design', pg. ), 162 (colour illus.). Jennifer Phipps role at the time of publication was Curator of Australian Art. Whiteley died of a methadone overdose in Thirroul on the New South Wales south coast in 1992. The Self-portrait of 1977 represents a far less theatrical attempt at self-reflection. After studying half-heartedly at art school he travelled to Europe on a scholarship. 26, Sydney, Jun 2014, 26 (colour illus.). Andrew Sayers, Australian art, 'Icon and abstraction 1951-68', pg. Barry Pearce and Alec George, 9 Shades of Whiteley, '5: Portraits', pg. In 1978, Whiteley entered another controversial self-portrait into the Archibald Prize 'Art, life and the other thing and it too made an immediate impact. Catalogue text. Many who were close to Whiteley, then aged 39, felt sure he would not survive beyond 40. He is represented in the collections of all the large Australian . Do you feel you are watching the subject or is the subject watching you? Brett Whiteley, Self-Portrait in the Studio (1976) In 1976, Brett won the Archibald Prize for his painting Self Portrait in the Studio. Brett Whiteley is one of Australia's most celebrated artists. Andrew Sayers, To look within: self portraits in Australia, 'The artist's self-portrait in Australia', pg. 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. Richard Coleman., The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Doctor's theory may help self portraits', Sydney, 03 Apr 1981, (illus.). Brett Whiteley - portrait 1 1975 Greg Weight. He had many shows in his career, and lived and painted extensively in Italy, England, Fiji and the United States. 8-14, Sydney, 1986, 14, 42 (colour illus.). oil and hair on canvas In July 2016, Text Publishing published Whiteley's biography, titled Brett Whiteley: Art, Life and the Other Thing. Almost too brutally honest, it seemed like the final flaring of a dying star. 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. 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; Terry Ingram., The Australian financial review, 'Market may see "secret" paintings', Sydney, 14 May 1993, 7 (illus.). Self-portrait with reading specs, 1991. The scholarship enabled Whiteley to travel to Europe and experience first-hand much of the art he had only seen in reproduction. The Australian artist is often celebrated for his painting but all his works had drawing at their core.