The story behind the painting: Fantauzzo, Flint, Quilty and Dobell
Description
Podcast listeners click here to see images of the works
Over the years, podcast guests have shared some fascinating back stories to paintings they have made, stories which you could never have guessed on merely viewing the work.
Sometimes that back story has made me look at the work in a totally different way and I’m bringing you a few of those to you in this episode. See images of the works we talk about below.
Links
- Tickets for talk with Caroline Zilinsky at the Art Gallery of NSW (Artists in Conversation)
- YouTube video – Anthony White
- Vincent Fantauzzo podcast episode
- Prudence Flint podcast episode
- Ben Quilty podcast episode
- Scott Bevan podcast episode on William Dobell
2:40 ‘Heath’, 2008, oil on canvas, 106 x 140cm (Collection of the Art Gallery of NSW, highly commended and winner of the Archibald Prize People’s Choice award 2008. Portrait of Heath Ledger)
10:40 ‘Baby’, 2015, oil on linen, 105 x 90.5cm (Finalist in Archibald Portrait Prize 2015)
15:45 . ‘Kandahar’ 2011, oil on linen, 140 x 190cm
Photo: Australian War Memorial
18:00 ‘Captain S. after Afghanistan’ 2012, oil on linen, 210 x 230cm
Finalist Archibald Prize 2012
Photo: AGNSW/ Mim Stirling
20:30 ‘Margaret Olley’, 1948, oil on hardboard, 114.3 x 85.7 cm board
Collection: Art Gallery of NSW
Winner Archibald Prize 1948
23:45 . ‘Storm Approaching, Wangi’, 1948, oil on cardboard on composition board, 32.9 x 56cm
Winner Wynne Prize 1948
United States
Thank you for sharing this intriguing podcast episode about the stories behind the paintings of Fantauzzo, Flint, Quilty, and Dobell. As a painter myself, I deeply appreciate the opportunity to delve into the narratives and inspirations behind artistic creations. Each brushstroke carries a unique journey, and hearing these stories adds layers of depth to the viewing experience. If you're interested in exploring more about the journey of painters and their experiences, I invite you to visit my website https://www.lgcdecorators.co.uk/, where I share insights into my own artistic process and showcase my portfolio of work. Let's continue to uncover the rich tapestry of stories woven into every painting.