cat.no. 07 Apr 1939 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. 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 ), 257 (colour illus., detail), 302. His last studio and home at 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills in Sydney is now a museum managed by the Art Gallery of NSW. Jane Hampson, Look, 'wwwhiteley.com', pg. The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency, gelatin silver photograph on paper (, The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. High quality Art Print. Jill Sykes, Look, 'Members events', pg. Brett Whiteley painting - alchemy 1972-1973 Art Print. Elwyn Lynn., The Australian, 'A life of eternal struggle'; 'Golden boy's genius worthy of adulation', Sydney, 17 Jun 1992, 1, 16 (illus.). In 1976 he won both the Archibald Prize for portraiture and the Sulman Prize for genre painting and, the following year, the Wynne Prize for landscape. Lina Tesoriero and Helga Nilson, Aspects of Arts, Marrickville, 1993, 23 (colour illus.). Brett Whiteley - Portrait 2, 1975. photographer: Greg Weight. Bruce James, Art Gallery of New South Wales handbook, 'Australian Collection: Painting and Sculpture', pg. The famed author Mishima had committed seppuku in 1970 and the literary mythology that arose of his apparent final vision of enlightenment in the form of the exploding sun, as he pressed the knife into his body, inspired and became the basis for this work. 46. Purchased by the New South Wales State Government 1994, transferred to the Gallery 1998 Wendy Whiteley, In front of 'Art, life and the other thing', 1978, Brett Whiteley, 'Self portrait after three bottles of wine', 1971, Art Gallery of New South Wales. 63-87, Sydney, 1999, 77 (colour illus. [26], In 2017, a feature-length biographical documentary about Whiteley was released in Australian cinemas. His work was not always being praised by critics, although its market value continued to climb. Collage these images together to create a portrait to display in class. Wave Brett Whiteley 115.1997. This article appeared in 'The Arts' section, and Dr. Keeney discusses problems artists have when painting their own hands. An audio version released by Audible in 2016 was narrated by Mark Seymour. The second painting has a completely different tone. Difficult pleasure is how he described painting, or creating art stating, "Painting is an argument between what it looks like and what it means. 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 . Shop today! Sandra McGrath, Brett Whiteley, Detail of 'Self Portrait in the Studio' on cover page of book, Pymble, 1992, cover (colour illus.). Photograph the space around you then draw or paint a series of sketches of this room and several items in it that are important to you. Greg Weight on working with Jiawei Shen, and starting out as a photographer. BRETT WHITELEY However Marlborough-Gerson, his gallery, refused to show the work, and he was so distraught that he decided to leave New York, and he 'fled' to Fiji. 6-7, Melbourne . Terry Ingram., The Australian financial review, 'Sir John's art fetches $42,000', Sydney, 24 Aug 1981. BRETT WHITELEY : SCREEN AS THE BATHROOM WINDOW. Review of 'WARNING: Smoking has been linked to some of the most powerful images of the twentieth century' exhibition, held at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. The other title to this self-portrait is 'Self-portrait in exactly the spirit in which it was drawn. In 1959 he was awarded the Italian Government Travelling Art Scholarship, which was judged by Australian artist Russell Drysdale at the Art Gallery of NSW. His paintings during these years were influenced by the modernist British art of the sixties particularly the works of William Scott and Roger Hilton and were of brownish abstract forms. Whiteley discussing his paintings at home in Sydney., Age, 'Portrait of the artist as a winner', Melbourne, 25 Jan 1977, 2. Artists; A-Z Listing; Art movements; Schools and groups Charles Green, Peripheral vision: Contemporary Australian art 1970-94, Drummoyne, 1995, 7. From $33.34. The Hotel Chelsea displayed several of Whiteley's paintings from the time he lived there, including Portrait of New York which was hung behind the reception desk.[7]. Sebastian Smee, The Australian, 'Smoking thrills', pg. 36. He is represented in the collections of all the large Australian . Brett Whiteleys '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. Susan McCulloch, Alan McCulloch and Emily McCulloch Childs, The new McCulloch's encyclopedia of Australian art, Carlton, 2006, 1085 (colour illus.). Choose one of Whiteleys self-portraits. David Freeman will direct and Tahu Matheson will conduct. Leslie Hollings (Editor), The Australian, Sydney, 17 Mar 1979, (illus.). However, this painting also hints at a darker side, as Wendy Whiteley explained in 1995: he was warning himself and other people watching. Free entry, Find out what you need to know before visiting. ), 6-7. 12, Sydney, Oct 2006, 12 (colour illus.). Appearing in the 'Salesroom' section of the Australian Financial Review, with regards to the sale of `The Balcony 2', acquired by AGNSW. In retrospect, Whiteleys life and work in the 1970s, when he was widely perceived as Australias leading artist, may be seen as a time of great personal conflict. This is the first time a Brett Whiteley exhibition has toured to regional Australia since the Brett Whiteley Studio opened in 1995. Barry Pearce, Three years on: a selection of acquisitions 1978-1981, 'Australian Art', pg. 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. You entered the wrong email. Do you feel welcomed or uncomfortable? 34-35, Australia, Sep 1991, 34-35 (illus.). His self-portrait was a bold, almost grotesque confessional. The Balcony 2 Brett Whiteley 1975. . Andrew Sayers, To look within: self portraits in Australia, 'The artist's self-portrait in Australia', pg. 'Review' magazine. 9. How does he push the definition of portraiture? By townxycolter. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present. He remembers the artist as vital and engaging, definitely one of the most imaginative and energetic individuals I have known. Directed by James Bogle and produced by Sue Clothier, Whiteley includes extensive archival footage and photos, personal notes and letters, as well as animations and dramatic reconstructions, although no new interviews were shot for the film. List of works. 15 Jun 1992. Brett Whiteley with Self Portrait in Studio 1976. Peter Ross, Let's face it: the history of the Archibald Prize, 'Into the 1970s', pg. Inspired principally by Matisse, but also by his house at Lavender Bay on Sydney Harbour's north shore, he created a series of large scale paintings of expansive interiors and views evoking the marine beauty of the harbour. Purchased 1977 Wendy Whiteley, Need caption There are two illustrations of `Self Portrait in the Studio' in this article. Provenance: private collection NSW (gift from the artist c.1975). The big self-portrait looking at himself in the mirror is extraordinarily honest in some ways. 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.). Nancy Borlase., The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Whiteley's year', Sydney, 27 Jan 1977, (illus.). After studying half-heartedly at art school he travelled to Europe on a scholarship. Elwyn Lynn, The Independent Monthly, 'Luscious Ornaments', pg. Alec George, Look, 'Whiteley's 'inner paddock', pg. card no. 86. It was a daring, overt reference to a drug habit that many of Whiteleys admirers expected to cut short his career. ), 24. Back in Sydney at the end of 1969, Whiteley moved to Lavender Bay and became involved in the Yellow House artists collective in Kings Cross. ", Whiteley became increasingly dependent on alcohol and also became addicted to heroin. This article appears in the 'Focus' section of the newspaper. 13-35, Sydney, 1988, 32, 34-35 (colour illus.). 15-41, London, 1995, 35-36, 145 (colour illus. IMAGE CREDIT: Brett Whiteley (1939-1992) Self portrait drawing calligraphically 1975. Catalogue text. Christine Bates, Making art connections: Visual arts years 7 & 8, 'Lets make an artwork: Staying in/going out', pg. Art Gallery of NSW. Brett Whiteley AO (1939 - 1992) Born 7 April 1939 Sydney, New South Wales Died 15 June 1992 (aged 53) Thirroul, New South Wales Education Julian Ashton Art School Known for Visual arts Movement Avant-garde Awards: Biennale de Paris - International Prize for Young Artists 1962 Archibald Prize 1976 Self Portrait in the Studio, 1978 15 Jun 1992. His farewell to abstraction, Summer at Sigean, was a record of his honeymoon in France. David Christian, 'At Lintas advertising agency, Sydney', c1956. The illustration is a detail of Whiteley's 'Self Portrait in the Studio'. Whiteley used the occasion to open discussions about Asia during a period in which Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam and American president Richard Nixon were establishing new relationships with the Peoples Republic of China. Martin Terry, Masterpieces of Australian Painting, 'Brett Whiteley b.Sydney 1939', pg. Britt Larsson., The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Whiteley's poser', Sydney, 10 Dec 1977, 16 (illus.). Related research topic ideas. That year he won the trifecta, being awarded all three prizes including the Wynne and Sulman. Jane Fraser., The Australian, 'Tribute to Whiteley looks back with love', Sydney, 07 Jul 1992, 3 (illus.). Are you being ignored or judged? [21], Whiteley's home and workplace during the last four years of his life at 2 Raper Street in Surry Hills was converted into the Brett Whiteley Studio museum by the Art Gallery of New South Wales.[22]. 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. Consider the location, size and functions. I think that the artwork is set in Brett Whiteley's studio How did his studio inspire Brett Whiteleys art-making? The Brett Whiteley Studio, Brett Whiteley: Interiors, Sydney, 2001. The urge was bound up with a self-conscious sense of his own genius. Year. Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2004. In his younger years he was sent to boarding school in Bathurst and also Scots Collage in Sydney. 213-236, Sydney, Summer 1982, 235 (colour illus.). As well as Whiteley, artists included here are Peter Upward, Ian Fairweather, John Olsen, Tony Tuckson, Royston Harpur , Michael Johnson, and four of their Chinese contemporaries in the collection; Li Jinxue, HE Jianguo, Wang Ziwu and Nie Ou. Art market auction sales from the 1970s to 2023 for 3,338 works by artist Brett Whiteley (1939-92), and values for over 18,000 other Australian and New Zealand artists. Barry Pearce and Alec George, 9 Shades of Whiteley, '4: Lavender Bay', pg. The Australian artist is often celebrated for his painting but all his works had drawing at their core. Free delivery and returns on eBay Plus items for Plus members. Review of 'WARNING: Smoking has been linked to some of the most powerful images of the twentieth century' exhibition, held at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. This article appeared in the `Art' section of the newspaper. 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. 'Windsor and Newton Deep Ultramarine oil colour has an obsessive, ecstasy-like effect upon my nervous system quite unlike any other colour. Ashleigh Wilson, author of Whiteley's biography, is a consultant on the work. Andrew Powell, Departures, 'Sydney[.] The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. Whiteleys art was intimately connected to his tumultuous, creative life. 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. 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. 07 Apr 1939 Contemporary Art Quilter Pat Pauly's random thoughts and excursions made public. . The work is an anthology of Whiteley motifs, including the view of Sydney Harbour from a window, a reclining nude, an armchair, and a piece of blue-and-white . BRETT WHITELEY (1939 - 1992) GARDEN, 1975 brush and sepia ink on paper 84.5 x 75.0 cm stamped lower. It was the cage of his interior, his addiction, the window or a glimpse of possible escape into paradise: the escape from ones psyche. Create a self-portrait that reflects your emotional state. This articles includes an anecdote by Stuart Purves, Australian art dealer, of Whiteley and his Archibald prize winning painting. WHITELEY, Brett (1939-1992) 'Self Portrait at 36, Comedown,' c1975. 232-243, Sydney, 2000, 232 (colour illus.). Apart from attending evening drawing classes and sketch clubs, he was largely self-taught. 30.5 x 25.5 cm What is your initial response to this artwork? Barry Pearce et al., Brett Whiteley education pack, 'Self-Portraits and Other Intimacies', Sydney, 1995, (illus.). 239-240, Sydney, 2000, 256 (colour illus. 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. One suspects a touch of trichophilia a fetishising of hair with vague sexual overtones. How does it make you feel? Gregory Weight/Copyright Agency, 2022, Greg Weight Sue Williams., Saturday Mercury, 'Whiteley gone but his great spirit lingers on', Hobart, 20 Jun 1992, 17, 20. Archibald Prize: Brett Whiteley - Self Portrait in the Studio; John Moores Painting Prize - John Walker for "Juggernaut with plume - for P Neruda" Exhibitions. 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. After leaving school in 1956 at the age of 17, Whiteley worked in Sydney for the advertising agency Lintas. (age36in1975). He is represented in the collections of all the large Australian galleries, and was twice winner of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes. He won the international prize at the second Paris Biennale for Young Artists in 1961, and married his beautiful . High-quality Brett Whiteley Free Flowing Self Portrait Wall Art designed and sold by artists. 23, Sydney, 2008, 3, 22 (colour illus. Margaret Clarke (Director), Red, black and Whiteley, North Ryde, 2000, 00:00.43 for 3 seconds (colour, detail). In these pictures the influence of Matisse reaches its apogee. 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. This painting won the Archibald Prize in 1976 and was acquired by the Gallery in 1977. [4] He painted Woman in bath (1963)[5] as part of a series of works he was doing of bathroom pictures. Janet Hawley, Artists in conversation, Richmond, 2012, viii (colour illus.). Brett Whiteley, AO was an Australian artist. Dogs, 1975. 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. [27] The documentary was made with the approval of Wendy Whiteley, and was received with critical acclaim. 218-227, New York, Sep 1998-Oct 1998, 222-223 (colour illus.). Archibald Retrosepctive Exhibition, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1985-1985. 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 . Brett Whiteley: van Gogh self portraits, Greenhill Galleries, , 27 Jan 1987-22 Feb 1987. 3], Sydney, Jan 1976-Mar 1976, 233 (illus.). [4] He also spent time with friends including Mark Knopfler and John Illsley from the band Dire Straits. Barry Pearce, Australian painters of the twentieth century, 'Brett Whiteley', pg. By vintage wall art. 'Self Portrait in Studio' was created in 1976 by Brett Whiteley in Fauvism style. This clip shows Brett Whiteley's artworks in his studio intercut with black-and-white photographs of him as a child. (1939-1992 ) 5, Sydney, 07 Jul 1992, 5. Balmoral Brett Whiteley 1978. There are portraits of Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Charles . One image which uses van Gogh's style in a unique way is The night caf (197172). This approach was intended to allow Whiteley to speak "in his own words" about his life and art. Robert Walker, Gift of the Robert Walker family 2008, Brett Whiteley, 'Art, life and the other thing', 1978, Art Gallery of New South Wales. This article appeared in 'The Good Weekend' pages in a section sub-titled 'The Arts'. Whiteley's tiny mirror self-portrait also reflects the influence of Eastern art in his portrayal of man as merely part of a larger landscape. Brett Whiteley AO, artist, displayed a brilliant talent for drawing as a Sydney private schoolboy. Brett Whiteley is one of Australias most celebrated artists. A detail of Whiteley's self portrait is accompanied with a photograph of the artist. See opening hours Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands. Self portrait in the studio Brett Whiteley 1976 1.1977 Winner - Archibald Prize 1976 On display . As the camera pans through the studio and over the works, Whiteley describes the challenges of being gifted and of overcoming his addictive tendencies. Walsh also appears in the . Open daily Shop unique custom made Canvas Prints, Framed Prints, Posters, Tapestries, and more. It might be argued that the hair is an affectation Whiteley used too frequently for comfort. He also showed his large T-shirt collection, and talks about his sculpture, which he said is an aspect of his work that many people do not take seriously. Consider the gaze of Whiteley in each of these works. How would the space be divided and what objects of inspiration would be around you? He won the Art Gallery of NSW Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes several times, and his artistic career was bolstered by his celebrity status in Australia and overseas. 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. Find more prominent pieces of self-portrait at Wikiart.org - best visual art database. 44-45, Sydney, Jun 2012, 45 (colour illus.). Their only child, daughter Arkie Whiteley, was born in London in 1964. . 8 in education pack. The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. 9-13, Cammeray, (1995-1996), 9-13. No other Australian artist had such a wild, woolly set of curls. Works of art from the collection are reproduced as per the, Let me know when this portraits on display. 8-14, Sydney, 1986, 14, 42 (colour illus.). 34, Sydney, 17 Jun 1992, 34. unknown author., The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Mirror image a winner for artist Whiteley', Sydney, 22 Jan 1977, (illus.). I think he has done this to make the place seem more realistic because if he had . He is represented in the collections of all the large Australian galleries, and was twice winner of the Archibald Prize. In this clip from the 1965 documentary 'The Australian Londoners', Brett Whitele. Shop with Afterpay on eligible items. This appeared in the `Arts' section of `The Australian Supplement'. Brett Whitely (Australian 1939-1992) Bio. John Olsen at the time of print was a board member of the Art Gallery of NSW. Whiteley's self portrait is compared with Velaquez's of 1656, and Manet's of 1879. 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. The competitions are run annually, with the award ceremonies being held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This article appeared in the 'Arts Australian' section of 'The Australian' newspaper. As with other works, there is evidence of Whiteley's love for Matisse, ultramarine blue, the Sydney Harbour location and for collected objects. Jane Scott, Barry Pearce and Wendy Whiteley, Brett Whiteley: Connections, 'Brett Whiteley: Connections', Healesville, 2010. ), Sue Williams, Daily telegraph mirror, 'Memories of Whiteley', subtitled 'Portrait of an artist', pg. Typically, the viewer is led deeper into the picture by means of minute detail. Donald Richardson, Art & Design in Australia, South Yarra, 1995, 15, 60, 80, 83, 137, 140, 145, 163, 243.. Peter Ross, Let's face it: the history of the Archibald Prize, Chapter 4: Into the 1970s, pg. 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. Critique of Whiteley. Whiteley became the youngest artist to be purchased by the Tate Gallery when it acquired his only two works at the time, Red . [24] The paperback, featuring a new cover, was released in 2017. In 2007 his painting The Olgas for Ernest Giles was sold by Menzies for an Australian record of A$3.5million. Brett Whiteley is photographed by Robert Walker at. (1939 - 1992) SELF PORTRAIT, 1977. oil and hair on canvas. Brett Whiteley was never shy when it came to measuring himself against the masters. Brett Whitely (7 April 1939 - 15 June 1992) Look closely at the work and find the signs and symbols Whiteley uses to represent himself as an artist. unknown author., The Australian, 'Under lock and key', Sydney, 19 Jun 1992, 11. Whiteley died of a methadone overdose in Thirroul on the New South Wales south coast in 1992. Barbara Konkolowicz, Look, 'Big Blue Sydney Harbour Through The Eyes of Artists', pg. Richard Coleman., The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Doctor's theory may help self portraits', Sydney, 03 Apr 1981, (illus.). Anna Waldmann, Art and Australia (Vol. Terry Smith, Australian cultural history, 'Populism and Privilege in Australian Painting', pg. Elizabeth Fortescue, Daily telegraph mirror, 'Regarding Whiteley', pg.