Gifted 2008

GIFTED

New to the Griffith University Art Collection

Howard Arkley drawing 1976 acrylic on paper 21x15.5cm Gift of The Paul Eliadis Collection under the Cultural Gifts Program 2007. The Estate of Howard Arkley, licensed by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art

Exhibition runs: 13 February - 9 March 2008 FREE ENTRY DELL Gallery @ Queensland College of Art Griffith University 226 Grey Street South Bank wednesday-friday 11-4 weekends 12-4

GIFTED

New to the Griffith University Art Collection

S.P Wright Director, Griffith Artworks artists with great futures, and we wish them every continued success.

The GIFTED exhibition project is the continuation of recent work

which art can be considered in relation to communicating concepts

'Sam Neill' series. From the same year as her winning Archibald Prize

to research. expand and promote particular areas of the Griffith

extrapolated upon by teaching and vocational life. As such, the GUAC

entry, six fabulous oil paintings. across self-portraiture and portraiture,

University Art Collection. Since 2005 efforts have been concentrated

is tied to notions of lifelong learning. By example, extra-aesthetic issues

will now feature alongside eight large works on paper, to be rotated

on the development of significant philanthropic support from the local

of social and political import have been a strong collection focus since

throughout the Griffith Film School in years to come. Featured in this

by three acknowledged 'greats' of Australian indigenous art: Peggy

community, and communities of interest. Major contemporary and

initial collecting priorities took shape in 1974, designed to distinguish

exhibition are two major paintings.

Jones. John Mawurndjul and Eubena Nampitjin. Each one is a very

historical works have been sourced, supported by the acquisition of

the collection from others and also to reflect the reality of its buying

works by young and emerging artists for inclusion in the On-Campus

power. These works are often a key part of small exhibitions related

GIFTED also celebrates what is now the most comprehensive collection

Australian art world, and the works selected represent departures from

to conservation. environmental and local governance, policing and

of graphic and print-media works on paper in any Australian collection

their usual practice, into the realms of printmaking.

security, local cultural matters, and economic development.

by contemporary artist Gordon Bennett [and his alter-ego John Citizen],

Exhibition Program.

The final facet of GIFTED is a selected showcase of print-media works

senior, highly respected elder of their community, and the wider

gifted in 2008 by Leanne and Gordon Bennett. Bennett is one of QCA's

Peggy Napangardi Jones (1951-), a Warumungu woman from the

of excellence in relation to how. why and what artworks are ultimately

In the past 18 months three

significant gifts have been made to

most prominent graduates on the world contemporary art stage, and

Barkley Tablelands around Tennant Creek, collaborated with Julalikari

Each art collecting institution throughout Australia has focussed areas

very

acquired. At Griffith University primary collecting goals focus our

the Griffith University Art Collection, with a combined value of almost

is currently the subject of a major survey exhibition organised by the

Arts and Crafts Centre to experiment for the first time with solar

attention on contemporary Australian works after 1970, including

$700 000 and featuring some of Australia's great recent practitioners.

National GalleryofVictoria, touring to GalleryofModernArt I Queensland

etching and collagraphy. She created a suite of images featuring her

quality work on paper and new media. E qually, the collection is

This exhibition acknowledges the generosity of these donors, alongside

Art Gallery and Art Gallery of Western Australia. The Bennett family has

highly idiosyncratic birds and goannas, well known to followers of her

developed in relation to how it might resonate with teaching and

the gifted talent seen in works by 17 younger artists and three senior

gifted

learning within the university and wider community, and its role in the

indigenous artists, all of whom now become an important part of

of linocut and woodblock, lithography, monotype, etching, silkscreen,

creation of experiences afforded by access. Improving the quality

GUAC's own story.

of a student's physical and conceptual experience on campus, and the maintenance of professional industry standards in our approach

Dr Paul Eliadis very generously gifted 7 5 works via the Cultural Gifts

to the presentation and conservation of collection material are

Program from his private collection in 2007-8. It was the largest donation

over 100 works created between 1984-2004, across the mediums

painting career.

digital inkjet and collagraphy, all previously documented in a Griffith

John Mawurndjul (1952-) was born at Mumeka in the Northern Territory,

Artworks exhibition publication 'OUT OF PRINT: Gordon Bennett'. Seven

an important site for his people, the Eastern Kuninjku of the Kurulk clan,

works from the gift are highlighted in the gallery.

and has worked with Maningrida Arts and Culture since 2005 to create enigmatic etchings of country. These intricate works reveal his true

of artworks, by value and volume, in the history of the Griffith University

GIFTED also celebrates and proclaims the talents of a gifted group

affinity with the process of plate etching, resonant with the rarrk cross­

Art Collection. The Eliadis gift included early works from the 1960s by

of seventeen emerging young artists alongside these key donations.

hatching of his internationally renowned bark painting.

Art has become an important part of the everyday experience on

Ian Burn, a set of works from 1976 by Howard Arkley, major paintings

Their works have been acquired or sponsored into the GUAC and

each of the five campus precincts and Griffith University, between

by Michael Nelson Jagamara and Barbara Weir, and important

enhance the new media, photographic and painting strengths of our

Eubena Nampit;jin (circa 1920-) was born at Tjinjadpa on the Canning

the Gold Coast and South Bank. The GUAC is now shown on 120 sites

additions to our representation in the collection of artists Andrew

holdings. Many of Australia's brightest young artists feature, some of

Stock Route in W.A, is one of the Balgo community's most celebrated

across the campuses. As a result around 20% of the GUAC is usually

Arnaoutopolous, Gloria Petyarre, Scott Redford, Jon Cattapan, Peter

whom also share past or present affiliation with Queensland College

painters, and arguably one of Australia's greatest living artists. 'Kinyu',

on display at any one time, a rate of exposure ranked among the

Booth, Eugene Carchesio and Luke Roberts. We are pleased to show

of Art, Griffith University.

the big white spirit dingo from her country around Kunawarritji is

highest for any public collection in Australia. Griffith Artworks curates

selected highlights from the gift.

Peter Alwast, Tony Albert, Julie Fragar, Ben Quilty, Luisa Rossitto, Kirra

decades. These recent works were from a workshop conducted with Northern Editions and we are delighted to have had the opportunity to

ongoing goals.

and installs focussed thematic exhibitions in high profile areas that

a constant companion and theme in her work over the past two

directly and indirectly connect with teaching in surrounding study

Davida Allen, a highly distinguished Australian artist, and graduate of

Jamison, Grant Stevens, Madeleine Kelly, Paul Adair; Nick Ashby.

rooms and lecture theatres. We intend for such an experience to shift

Brisbane Technical College [later renamed Queensland College of Art],

Rachael Gwaro, Ben Frost, Craig Koomeeta, Fiona Elisala, Shane

acquire and present them as part of GIFTED: New to Griffith University

GUAC exhibits beyond interior decoration, and to enhance ways in

recently donated a suite of 14 major works from her celebrated 1986

Fitzgerald, Caitlin Sheedy, Arryn Snowball and Dennis Nona are all

Art Collection.

left to right - Davida Allen On morie set at Coif's Harbour 1986 oil on canvas 168x168cm Davida Allen Po1trait of Sam Heill1986 oil on canvas 84x100cm Gilts of Da,ida Allen under the Clit11al Gilts Program 2007-8. Courtesy Philip Bacon Galleries, Brisbane Gordon Bennett Body PlintC11995 atl'/lic on paper 160 x 120cm John CITIZEN [al Interior {Udine Chair]20□4 85x61cm [bl Interior [Couch and Painting} 2004 85x61cm [cl Interior [Painting and Lamp}2004 85x61cm [di Interior [Picasso Chair}2004 85x61cm [el Interior [Masks}2004 85x61cm [I[ Interior {Swan ChailS} 2004 85161cm Inkjet on paper editkrn I each A.P / Promised gifts of Gordon and Leanne Bennett under the Cultural Gifts Program 2008. Courtesy Milani Gallery, Brisbane

Scott Redford What ii is 1996-1997 enamel over various media 260x200cm Partial gift of the artist. Courtesy Jan Manton Art. Brisbane

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Published on the occasion of the exhibition GIFTED· New to the Griffith University Art Collection Ethibition 13 February - 9 March 2008 DELL Gallery Queensland College of Art Griffith University 226 Grey Street South Bank Wednesdny-Friday 11-4 Weekends 12-4 FREE Dm Gallery@ OCA is managed by Griffith Artworks. Director Simon Wright Art Collection Manager: Jo Duke Curatorial & Collection Officer· Holly Arden Exhibitions and Public Programs Officer: Chris Handran Administrntion· B�th Porter [to February 2008] Installation crew: Peter Alwast. Christian Flynn, Trevor Moore, Eric Rossi, Brent Wilson. Photognphy: MicK Richards. Layout: Liveworm Studio, QCA.

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GIFTED: New to the Griffith University Art Collection

Paul ADAIR

[a-d] from uA perfect crime" series 2002 87-5x87-5cm Gift of the artist. Courtesy Stills Gallery, Sydney

Tony ALBERT

[b] bush babe 2007 41x33cm [a] hey ya 2007 50x39,5cm [d] i am a young austrALIEN 2007 29-5x22cm [c] i,m bring,n sexy BLAK 2007 36x30°5cm each acrylic and stencil on found object, velvet Courtesy Jan Manton Art, Brisbane

Davida ALLEN

each type C photographs / each A,P

Ca] Portrait of Sam Neill (from the Sam Neill Series) 1986 84x100cm

Cb] On movie set at Coff,s Harbour (from the Sam Neill Series) 1986 168x168cm

each oil on canvas Gift of Davida Allen under the Cultural Gifts Program 2007-8• Courtesy Philip Bacon Galleries, Brisbane

Peter ALWAST

Janek the Cloud 2007 digital video / 4 minutes duration / edition of 20 Courtesy Gallery Barry Keldoulis, Sydney and George Petelin Gallery, Gold Coast

Howard ARKLEY

[a-e] Untitled drawings 1976 21x15,5cm acrylic on paper Gift of The Paul Eliadis Collection under the Cultural Gifts Program 2007• Courtesy Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art, Melbourne

Nick ASHBY

Red and White A 2002 110x130cm oil on linen Acquired by Queensland College of Art via special allocation. Courtesy Schubert Gallery, Gold Coast

Gordon BENNETT

Body Print C1 1995 160x120cm mono print, acrylic on paper Promised gift of Gordon and Leanne Bennett 2008 under Cultural Gifts program 2008.

Courtesy Milani Gallery, Brisbane

Ian BURN

[a] On St Kilda Beach 1964 76x55cm [bl St Kilda Beach II 1964 38x56-5cm [c] St Kilda Beach I 1964 38x56-5cm Cd] St Kilda 1964 38x56-5cm [e] Off St Kilda Beach 1964 38x56-5cm [f] St Kilda Baths and Sea 1964 38x56-5cm Cg] Seascape with Figure 1963 38x56-5cm each a woodblock on paper, each editioned 3/20 Gift of The Paul Eliadis Collection under the Cultural Gifts Program 2007Courtesy the I�n Burn Estate and Milani Gallery, Brisbane

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John CITIZEN aka Gordon BENNETT. [a] Interior [Udine Chair12004 85x61cm [b] Interior [Couch and Painting] 2004 85x61cm [c] Inte�ior [Painting and Lampl 2004 85x61cm [d] Interior [Picasso Chair] 2004 85x61cm [fl Interior [Swan Chairs] 2004 85x61cm [el Interior [Masks] 2004 85x61cm Inkjet on paper edition / each A,P Promised gift of Gordon and Leanne Bennett under the Cultural Gifts Program 2008, Courtesy Milani Gallery, Brisbane Fiona ELISALA

[al Saibai Laig-Mura Buai 3/25 2004 70x50cm each linocut edition on paper Courtesy the artist, Badu Island,

Shane FITZGERALD

Nocturne 2006 95x145cm duraflex print, A,P Gift of Shane Fitzgerald under the Cultural Gifts Program.

Julie FRAGAR

[a] self-portrait on some sort of day 2007 65,5x50,5cm [b] it's quite straight forward 2007 65,5x50-5cm each ink on paper Courtesy the artist and Sarah Cottier Gallery, Sydney

Ben FROST

Falling Rabbit 2006 1 36x95cm acrylic and mixed media on cardboard Courtesy the artist and Ryan Renshaw Gallery, Brisbane

Rachael GWARO

from Lin Solomon time: Rusted Debris' series [a] Kam pusim motoka! 0lketa rod long Solomon hem nogud (Come push the car! All of the roads in the Solomon Islands are bad) [b] Wot taem nao yumi gogo kasem fis? <What time are we going to go fishing?) [cl Sendim kam nius long kanu (Send the news via canoe) [dl Yumi wakem kokonat fuel <We will make coconut fuel) Ce] Hu nao ran gavmen blong yumi? (Who is running our government?) [fl 0lketa bonem Tambea Resort, Hem stap long saed si finis nae (They burnt down Tambea Resort, It's no longer there by the sea) [gl Staka sips hem rabis (Lots of ships are broken and no good) [hl 0lketa arakwao kam long Solomon finis nao (The white people don't come to the Solomons anymore) set of eight editioned digital prints / each numbered 4/20 Courtesy the artist.

[bl Khiar A,P2004 57x38cm Cc] Dhoeybau 1/25 2004 70x50cm

[b] bones 2007 65,5x50,5cm

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Michael NELSON Jagamara Possum 1998 160x180cm acrylic on canvas Gift of The Paul Eliadis Collection under the Cultural Gifts Program 2007, Courtesy Fireworks Gallery, Brisbane Kirra JAMISON

My Wilde Rozen 2006 200x450cm synthetic polymer paint, vinyl, posca pen on three polyester panels Courtesy Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane

Peggy JONES

[al goanna bushtucker 2006 collograph on paper 2/10 76x55cm [bl bird 2006 etching on paper 3/10 76x55cm Cc] goanna and bush tucker 2006 collograph on paper 1/10 76x55cm Courtesy Julalikari Arts and Crafts Centre, N,T

Madeleine KELLY

Ground Control 2004 128 x 192cm oil on polyester Courtesy Milani Gallery, Brisbane

Craig KOOMEETA

acrylic and natural ochres on timber [a] shark 2007 23x30x73cm [bl barramundi 2007 25,5x4,5x74,5cm Acquired by Queensland College of Art special allocation, Courtesy Gabrielle Pizzi Gallery, Melbourne and Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane

John MAWURNDJUL

[a] Mardayan at Dilebang 2005-6 13/20 50x34cm [b] Mardayan at Dilebang 2005-6 14/20 50x34cm [c] Dilebang site 2005-6 10/20 50x34cm [dl Mardayan at Dilebang 2005-6 16/20 50x34cm Ce] Billabong at Milmilngkan 2005-6 14/20 50x34cm [fl Milmilngkan 2005-6 10/20 50x34cm each an etching on paper Maningrida Arts & Culture, N,T, Courtesy Suzanne O'Connell Gallery, Brisbane

Eubena NAMPITJIN

[a] Kinyu I 2007 5/50 81x61cm Cb] Kinyu II 2007 3/50 81x61cm each an etching on paper Northern Editions, N,T and Warlayirti Artists, W,A, Courtesy Suzanne O'Connell Gallery, Brisbane

Dennis NONA

Ara: boxing waves during strong current 2007 255x106cm linocut on paper, edition 6/45 Acquired by Griffith University special allocation, Courtesy Australian Art Print Network, Sydney

Gloria PETYARRE

[a-e] Body stripes 2004 75x55cm acrylic on paper Gift of The Paul Eliadis Collection under the Cultural Gifts Program 2007,

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Ben QUILTY

[a] Hill End Landscape 2005 25-Sx36cm Courtesy Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane

Scott REDFORD

Cb] Urinal [Fortitude Valley 7] 2001 108x74-5cm Ca] Urinal [Surfers Paradise 21 2001 108x74,5cm type c photographs Cc] Urinal [Fortitude Valley 81 2001 108x74,5cm Gift of The Paul Eliadis Collection under the Cultural Gifts Program 2007,, Courtesy Jan Manton Art, Brisbane

Cb] Hill End landscape 2 2007 25,Sx36cm

each ink on paper

What it is 1996-1997 260x200cm Enamel over various media Partial gift of the artist, Courtesy Jan Manton Art, Brisbane Luisa ROSSITTO

[a] Big Things #2 2007 85x65cm Courtesy the artist, Brisbane-

Cb] Big Things #3 2007

Caitlin SHEEDY

2005 75,6x170,1cm Untitled [drawing] Courtesy Ray Hughes Gallery, Sydney

watercolour, pen and ink on three sheets

Arryn SNOWBALL

Steam #16 2003 214x164cm oil on canvas Acquired by Queensland College of Art special allocation, Courtesy Heiser Gallery, Brisbane

Grant STEVENS

[a-d] some want it all 2004 91,5x60cm digital ink jet edition on four sheets Courtesy Gallery Barry Keldoulis, Sydney

85x65cm

watercolour on arches paper

GIFTED:

New to the Griffith University Art Collection 1- Important recent gifts from: Davida Allen: "The Sam Neill Suite" Gordon and Leanne Bennett: major works on paper The Paul Eliadis Collection of Contemporary Art: a selection of work by Howard Arkley, Ian Burn, Scott Redford, Michael Nelson Jagamara, Gloria Petyarre

2- A gifted new,generation in the collection: Peter Alwast Ben Quilty Grant Stevens Nick Ashby Craig Koomeeta Caitlin Sheedy

Tony Albert Luisa Rossitto Madeleine Kelly Rachael Gwaro Fiona Elisala Arryn Snowball

Julie Fragar Kirra Jamison Paul Adair Ben Frost Shane Fitzgerald Dennis Nona

3- And the genius of: Peggy Jones

John Mawurndjul

Eubena Nampitjin

DELL Gallery

Queensland College of Art

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