Selected works from RMIT Culture collections and International Collections

Juan Davila, The Field, 1988

In my second year of painting, I did my artist's presentation on Juan Davila. I was in awe of his use of colour and symbolism after experiencing Art i$ homosexual at Buxton Contemporary. I am in awe of Davila’s fearlessness to tie together a critique of australian cultural politics and sexuality.

Juan Davila

The Field, 1988

© Juan Davila, Courtesy Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art Screenprint on thick wove velin arches 400 gsm paper

22/30

92.8 x 64.8 (image), 125.6 x 80 (sheet)

Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Douglas Kagi, 2012

RMIT University Art Collection

Augustine Dall'Ava, If Only Carl Knew No 29, 1994

I am fascinated by the artist’s play on gravitational forces through the use of different ‘parts’. A part alone is minimalist, although when constructed in this impossible position, it creates a complex ‘whole’.

Augustine Dall'Ava If Only Carl Knew No 29, 1994

Painted wood, natural wood, painted and natural stone, painted seed pods, granite, bronze, steel and linen thread 100.5 x 117 x 35.5 cm

Purchased through the RMIT Art Fund, 2010 RMIT University Art Collection

Look up

This work remembers the importance of looking up. Looking up to what is above us, beyond our individual control, and to remember there is always more. More to know, more to discover, more to let go of. This work I am envisioning remembers individuality/ism through the transparency of windows. The window as a shape, as a grid and an insight into a world. A world of an individual.

Behind the scenes with G D

Our garments help establish our character. What does it mean to explore a person that is not necessarily you? Who is creating the expression? How intuitive is it? This was created after feeling extremely disconnected from practice and creative momentum. Along with my housemate, we hung objects on our washing lines, and just got a little silly. What happens when you make art just to be a bit silly?

Roberta Govoni

Roberta Govoni is photography student and creative producer based in Melbourne. She has been freelancing since 2014 and she enjoys using her skills to create and brainstorm artistic projects. She is influenced by surrealism, symbols and metaphors and is passionate about making meaningful artwork and collaborating with other artists.