87-118, Sydney, 1991, 115 (colour illus.). Archibald Prize: Brett Whiteley - Self Portrait in the Studio; John Moores Painting Prize - John Walker for "Juggernaut with plume - for P Neruda" Exhibitions. Whiteley's sculpture, Nude (1962) Brett Whiteley AO (7 April 1939 - 15 June 1992) was an Australian artist. Free entry, Find out what you need to know before visiting, Thirty-six looks at four sights on three themes: recent paintings, drawings and carvings, Two centuries of Australian painting, a selection from the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australian icons: twenty artists from the collection, Affinities: Brett Whiteley & Lloyd Rees (2001). For portraiture to survive, especially self-portraiture, there has to be a deepening quality of self-revelation. Andrew Powell, Departures, 'Sydney[.] His poems have appeared in various anthologies, including those of the Newcastle Poets at the Pub; on various websites including the Black Dog Institute and the ABC; and on the walls of the New England Regional Art Museum with a Brett Whiteley self-portrait (2014) and the SCG Museum with Doug Walters Test cap (2014). Robert Walker, Gift of the Robert Walker family 2008, Brett Whiteley, 'Art, life and the other thing', 1978, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Sandra McGrath, Brett Whiteley, Detail of 'Self Portrait in the Studio' on cover page of book, Pymble, 1992, cover (colour illus.). Birds and heroes people Brett Whiteley's art. That year he won the trifecta, being awarded all three prizes including the Wynne and Sulman. The editor of this section was Geraldine Pascall. Richard Hall (Editor), Sydney: an Oxford anthology, South Melbourne, 2000, front cover (colour illus.). 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. An unconventional triptych, it consists of a small, coloured photo of Whiteleys face; a distorted full-length portrait of him drawing a copy of Dobells Joshua Smith, the controversial Archibald winner of 1943; and a panel that features a screaming baboon in handcuffs, staring helplessly at a hand offering a hypodermic. 3), 'Collecting international art', pg. During this time, Whiteley also painted works based on the animals at the London Zoo, such as Two Indonesian giraffes, which he found sometimes difficult. He . The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. Whiteley looks out at us directly, with none of the emotional address of his early Van Gogh style portrait, none of the mock decadence of 1976, or the drug-fuelled angst of 1978. Photograph of Whiteley's 'Self Portrait in the Studio' is taken "stored in the bowels of the Art Gallery of NSW", by Bruce Miller. 07 Apr 1939 7: BRETT WHITELEY, DAISIES, 1975 - 76. . 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. Editor Unknown (Editor), Brett Whiteley The Retrospective, This exhibition travelled to Victoria from New South Wales, Melbourne, pre 02 Jul 1996, Cover (colour illus.). His work was not always being praised by critics, although its market value continued to climb. Brett Whiteley's '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. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program. It was written with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, and illustrated with classic Brett Whiteley artworks, rare notebook sketches and candid family photographs. 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. Appearing in the 'Special Exhibiton' section. Self portrait in the studio 1976 Like many other Self portrait in the studio, 1976. . Why did that particular work gain your attention? . Around him at the Hotel Chelsea, other artists and musicians took heroin, which Whiteley did not take at that time. The big self-portrait looking at himself in the mirror is extraordinarily honest in some ways. ), 145 (colour illus.). Brush and ink on brown paper 80.5 x 53.5cm. 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. In 1999, Brett's mother Beryl Whiteley (19172010) founded the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship in memory of her son. Growing up in Longueville, a suburb of Sydney, Whiteley was educated at Scots School, Bathurst[2] and Scots College, Bellevue Hill. It has primarily black on one side and has an image of his wife Wendy in a bathtub, seen from behind. 07 Apr 1939 Greg Weight on working with Jiawei Shen, and starting out as a photographer. Whiteley's return to Australia in 1969 heralded a new preoccupation with colour and beauty. What is your initial response to this artwork? There are portraits of Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Charles . Barry Pearce, Australian art: in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, 'Landscape and gesture', pg. 6-7, Sydney, 1981, 6, 25 (colour illus.). Self-portrait with reading specs, 1991. . This article appeared in 'The Good Weekend' pages in a section sub-titled 'The Arts'. See opening hours Donald Williams, In our own image: the story of Australian art, Sydney, 2002, 173 (colour illus.). 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. Jane Hampson, Look, 'wwwhiteley.com', pg. Write a list of the things that interest you and your favourite objects. unknown author., Sun news-pictorial, 'Brett wins art double', Melbourne, 22 Jan 1977, (illus.). BRETT WHITELEY : SCREEN AS THE BATHROOM WINDOW. 15-41, London, 1995, 35-36, 145 (colour illus. 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.. As with other works, there is evidence of Whiteley's love for Matisse, ultramarine blue, the Sydney Harbour location and for collected objects. Joan Clemenger AO and Peter Clemenger AO, Melbourne, acquired from the above in April 1979. Another in the series was a more abstracted Woman in the bath II, which owed a debt to his yellow and red abstract paintings of the early sixties. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. ), 198, 209 (illus.). Terry Ingram discusses current art market, and valuation of Whiteley's work. Brett Whiteley AO (7 April 1939 15 June 1992) was an Australian artist. 1978 was the only year in which all three prizes have been won simultaneously by the same person. . ), 23. 34-35, Australia, Sep 1991, 34-35 (illus.). His ink drawings and paintings are accompanied by works of other Australian and Asian artists selected from the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. 165-213, Kensington, 1979, 204 (colour illus. Peoples personalities are reflected in the things they collect and the environments in which they live. Dr. Virginia Keeney is photographed examining Whiteley's self portrait. Brett said he had wanted it to scare himself straight. [1]. This article refers to Whiteley winning both the Archibald and Sulman prizes in 1977. 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 Why does he reference these artists in his self-portraits? [17], On 15 June 1992, aged 53, he was found dead from opiate overdose in a motel room in Thirroul, north of Wollongong. Sarah Engledow describes the fall-out once Brett Whiteley stuck Patrick Whites list of his loves and hates onto his great portrait of the writer. The Self-portrait of 1977 sits squarely between his two Archibald Prize winners: Self-portrait in the studioof 1976, and Art, life and the other thing in 1978. Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Ken Done: The Art of Design, Sydney, 1994, 32 (illus.). Whiteley died of a methadone overdose in Thirroul on the New South Wales south coast in 1992. Sandra McGrath., The Australian, 'A prize collection', Sydney, 27 Oct 1978, (illus.). (1974) The balcony 2 (1975) and Interior with time past (1976 . Whiteley appears as a character in the book Falling Towards England by Clive James under the name Dibbs Buckley. This exhibition brings to prominence Brett Whiteley's admiration for Zen philosophy through which a process of flow and focus was expressed in the act of drawing and painting. 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. Imagine an ideal studio space that would help you to create art. This painting won the Archibald Prize in 1976 and was acquired by the Gallery in 1977. 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 . 1924 Miss Collins by W B McInnes. In little more than two years Whiteley had moved from a languorous vision of the studio to a sensational, confessional self-portrait set against a pale, terracotta ground. He lived in the northern suburb of Longueville and attended Chatswood Primary School, then Scots College in Bathurst. AU $100.00. [3] Throughout 1956 to 1959 at the National Art School in East Sydney, Whiteley attended drawing classes. The music will be written by Elena Kats-Chernin, with a libretto by Justin Fleming. [4], In June 1991, Whiteley was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. The Conceptual Frame Work- Brett Whiteley 'Self Portrait in the studio' 1039 Words; 3 Pages; The Conceptual Frame Work- Brett Whiteley 'Self Portrait in the studio' The symbols:He has used a variety of line, round and curvy in some areas but straight in others. (Bibliographic reference no. 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. He did paintings of the areas around Bathurst, Oberon and Marulan, all in New South Wales. Tributes to Brett Whiteley collectively written by Stuart Purves; director of Australian Galleries, Doug Hall; director of Queensland Art Gallery, Colin Lanceley; artist, Mary Eagle and Andrew Sayers; curators of Australian Art at the Australian National Gallery, and, Paul Delprat; Principal of The Julian Ashton Art School. In 1989, he and Wendy, whom he had always credited as his 'muse', divorced. The Conceptual Frame Work- Brett Whiteley 'Self Portrait in the studio' 1039 Words; 3 Pages; The Conceptual Frame Work- Brett Whiteley 'Self Portrait in the studio' The symbols:He has used a variety of line, round and curvy in some areas but straight in others. 30-35, London, 2013, 31 (colour illus.). 21, Sydney, 2008, 20 (colour illus. This article is associated with "Melba". Brett Whiteley Self Portrait In The Studio Framed Print . The balcony 2 Brett Whiteley 1975 116.1981. IMAGE CREDIT: Brett Whiteley (1939-1992) Self portrait drawing calligraphically 1975. The Art Gallery of New South Wales has brought together 116 of Whiteleys works, from detailed landscapes to nude studies, that demonstrate the critical role of drawing something Whiteley called a completely un-rehearsable and unrepeatable visual truth in the artists creative practice, Brett Whiteley: Drawing Is Everything is showing at the Art Gallery of New South Wales until 31 March 2019, Thu 27 Dec 2018 21.53EST 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. 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. Purchased by the New South Wales State Government 1994, transferred to the Gallery 1998 Wendy Whiteley, Brett Whiteley, 'Self portrait drawing calligraphically', 1975, Brett Whiteley Studio Collection Wendy Whiteley, Brett Whiteley, 'Self portrait', Brett Whiteley Studio Collection Wendy Whiteley. card no. This article appears in 'The Arts' section of the newspaper. The original painting, done between 1972 and 1973 was composed of many different elements and on 18 wood panels 203cm 1615cm 9cm. [24] The paperback, featuring a new cover, was released in 2017. After studying half-heartedly at art school he travelled to Europe on a scholarship. The room is a veritable salon hang of the artists sculptures and drawings. 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. 3, Mornington, 18 Apr 2006, 3 (illus.). In 1959 he won an art scholarship sponsored by the Italian government and judged by Russell Drysdale. He had many shows in his career, and lived and painted extensively in Italy, England, Fiji and the United States. He soon settled in Lavender Bay. Look at these paintings and examine how Whiteley has given us clues to his identity. Leslie Hollings (Editor), The Australian, Sydney, 17 Mar 1979, (illus.). While in London, Whiteley painted works in several different series: bathing, the zoo and the Christies. cat.no. Open daily Works of art from the collection are reproduced as per the, Let me know when this portraits on display. He then gifted it to the current owner who had it reassembled. Anna Waldmann, Art and Australia (Vol. Self portrait in the studio Brett Whiteley 1976 1.1977 Winner - Archibald Prize 1976 On display . Peter Ross, Let's face it: the history of the Archibald Prize, 'Into the 1970s', pg. unknown author., The Australian, 'Under lock and key', Sydney, 19 Jun 1992, 11. Charles Green, Peripheral vision: Contemporary Australian art 1970-94, Drummoyne, 1995, 7. Whiteleys biographer, Ashleigh Wilson, describes the work as a confronting depiction of the panic and desperation of drug addiction. By townxycolter. List of works . 34, Sydney, 17 Jun 1992, 34. unknown author., The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Mirror image a winner for artist Whiteley', Sydney, 22 Jan 1977, (illus.). (Whiteley 1979: 1) Whiteley also made images of the beach, such as his yellowish painting and collage work The beach II, which he painted on a brief visit to Australia before his return to London and his winning of a fellowship to America. 1927 Mrs Annie Murdoch by G. W. Lambert. His self-portrait was a bold, almost grotesque confessional. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. BRETT WHITELEY. 15, Sydney, 29 Jun 1997, 15 (illus.). He was the subject of an ABC television documentary called Difficult Pleasure directed by Don Featherstone in 1989, which showed him talking about many of his main works, and his recent works such as ones done during a month-long trip to Paris; one of his last overseas trips. 204-210. It was these abstract works which led to him being recognised as an artist, at a time when many other Australian artists were exhibiting in London, but from 1963 he moved away from abstraction towards figuration. He is represented in the collections of all the large Australian galleries, and was twice winner of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes. Jane Scott, Barry Pearce and Wendy Whiteley, Brett Whiteley: Connections, 'Brett Whiteley: Connections', Healesville, 2010. This work is such a significant piece it was an essential inclusion for the curator of this exhibition. This appeared in the `Arts' section of `The Australian Supplement'. 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. There are two illustrations of `Self Portrait in the Studio' in this article. We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands. 86. This is an advertisement for an art book titled `Brett Whiteley' by Sandra McGrath. ), 231. plate no. 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. Brett Whiteley, 'Self portrait in the studio', (1976) Elisabeth Cummings, 'Journey through the Studio', (2004) . 9. Terry Ingram., The Australian financial review, 'Market may see "secret" paintings', Sydney, 14 May 1993, 7 (illus.). The second painting has a completely different tone. His expression is completely blank, as if he wanted only to pause and take stock of himself. He remembers the artist as vital and engaging, definitely one of the most imaginative and energetic individuals I have known. 30.5 x 25.5 cm. An astonishing exhibition. Elwyn Lynn, The Independent Monthly, 'Luscious Ornaments', pg. Brett Whiteley: List of works - All Artworks by Date 110. The resulting work was called The American dream, an enormous work that used painting and collage and anything else he could find on the 18 wooden panels. He believed he had a gift he needed to share with everyone but couldnt escape his habitual self-centredness. Michael Bowden, Art-isan: studio arts for VCE units 1-4, 'Analysis of an unseen artwork', pg. A photograph of a youthful Brett Whiteley also accompanies this article. 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 china. 28-29, Sydney, Mar 2012, 28, 29 (illus.). Whiteley travelled extensively throughout Asia, including India in 1965, and Japan in the last years of his life, experiencing at first hand the sources of his inspiration. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Hilma af Klint, Buddha's Standpoint in the Earthly Life, 1920 Art Print. Year. 44-45, Sydney, Jun 2012, 45 (colour illus.). 232-243, Sydney, 2000, 232 (colour illus.). The illustration in this publication is a detail of this image. He left Australia for Europe on 23 January 1960.[4]. At the age of 16, while boarding at Scots College in Bathurst, he came across a book on Vincent Van Gogh and painted a self-portrait in emulation of the famously misunderstood Dutchman. 9-13, Cammeray, (1995-1996), 9-13. 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. According to art writer Bruce James, the self-conscious inclusion of the austere pronoun 'IT' that also makes up part of the work compacts life, passion, death and faith in a single empowering word and unites the notional wings of an altarpiece to nascent addiction. This article appeared in the `Art' section of the newspaper. . Source: Art Gallery of New South Wales Archive. Michaela Boland., Weekend Australian, 'Master cards', pg. Shop unique custom made Canvas Prints, Framed Prints, Posters, Tapestries, and more. Open daily 201-202, North Ryde, 2010, 202 (colour illus.). Shop today! Brett Whiteley, AO was an Australian artist. 21-23, Canberra, Sep 2000, 22-23. review of 'Australian icons' exhibition. It shows Brett Whiteley looking at himself intently in the mirror and recording exactly what he sees. Before this, his previous highest-selling work was The pond at Bundanon for A$649,500. Melissa Phegan., Daily telegraph mirror, 'The passion and pain of Brett Whiteley', Sydney, 21 Jul 1992, (illus.). Nevertheless, within this perceived enlightened sense of judging, the Trustees reverted to traditional form with the award going to William Pidgeon in 1961 for Rabbi Dr I. Porush.
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