Journal, 2003-2004

 
Containers:
Box 16
Component identifier:
File 49
Content Summary:
Based at Glenquarry, with trips to Sydney, Perth and Melbourne and a holiday at Culburra Beach. Reflections on: modern art and abstract impressionism; Juniper; Picasso. Descriptions of time in studio: periods of listlessness and of work on pieces eg Summer Pudding, Landscape with Moths, etchings with Max Miller and Self Portrait with Janus Face (and thoughts about its entry into the Archibald Prize); and assistance from Ken MacGregor. Exhibitions and involvement in judging of Dobell Drawing Prize. Sketches including of: birds, animals, fish; land and beach scapes; mortar and pestle; and of people (including Tim Storrier, Cecil Beaton, Robert Juniper); artists and dealers (caricature); Reg Livermore in the Producers; a roller blader; art dealers Barry Stern and Brian Kino; Neruda; and at a Sydney Art opening. Reading, poetry and literary and philosophical quotes. Photographs of people and works. Cooking, meals, recipes and comments on TV cooking programmes. Diabetes diagnosis.
Subjects:
Arts

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Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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