Category: Collection

William Robinson deconstructs ‘Rainforest and mist in afternoon light’

Posted by Chris Saines, CNZM   ●   16 Apr 2018

The monumental work Rainforest and mist in afternoon light 2002 by esteemed Queensland painter William Robinson depicts the Springbrook landscape, part of Queensland’s Gold Coast Hinterland, where Robinson’s studio was situated at the time. The artist spoke to QAGOMA Director Chris Saines in his home studio in suburban Brisbane. CHRIS SAINES | You’ve painted a number…

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An enduring art tradition: The Hermannsburg School

Posted by Bruce McLean   ●   8 Apr 2018

The Hermannsburg School is an art movement that began at the Lutheran mission of Hermannsburg in Central Australia in the 1930s, inspired by Arrernte artist Albert Namatjira who was born there. Following Namatjira’s early sell-out exhibitions, members of his extended family and his community – most of whom were already making art in some form – became interested in…

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Judy Watson, Waanyi people, Australia b.1959 / sacred ground beating heart 1989

Judy Watson: Pulse of the earth

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   8 Mar 2018

Judy Watson’s work including drawing, printmaking, painting and sculpture all reference an Indigenous connection to land and history. Her canvases are not paintings in the classical traditions of European art, they remain unstretched when exhibited, usually pinned to the wall as is sacred ground beating heart (illustrated). One of Watson’s bronze sculptures — tow row (illustrated)…

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James Turrell’s GOMA light installation

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   23 Feb 2018

For more than half a century, international artist James Turrell (United States, b.1943) has worked with light and space to create immersive and moving artworks that play with viewers’ perceptions. Turrell’s major light installation will illuminate the facade of GOMA in Brisbane from 7.00pm, then from dusk until 12 midnight daily. QAGOMA Director Chris Saines…

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The excitement of romance

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   12 Feb 2018

With Cupid in mind, we look at two works from QAGOMA’s collection with romance as their underlying subject – at the Gallery we believe that love conquers all barriers – and that is the way it should be. Arthur Boyd: The lady and the unicorn portfolio Arthur Boyd’s etchings for The lady and the unicorn…

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