Selected works from RMIT Culture collections and International Collections

Jock Clutterbuck, On the Heels of the Poltergeist, 1976 It brings the memory of the first horror movie I watched, the Poltergeist, and I was quite fascinated by it. The idea of the existence of different realms which is separated through a fuzzy boundary of co-existence. Here also I do get the feeling of one world divided into three realms, each with their own identity but still giving way to a certain blending or connection. It is sometimes unclear and mysterious. But all cheers to the supremacy of imagination.

Jock Clutterbuck

On the Heels of the Poltergeist, 1976 Etching, aquatint and colour stencil on paper

Edition: 14/20

100 x 94.5 cm (image), 109.5 x 101 cm (sheet)

Purchased by the RMIT School of Art, 1976 Edward Collection, RMIT University Art Collection

Noel Counihan, Hunger, 1959 I had always believed over a saying we have,” Help if you can, and if you can’t pray.” Hunger being the cruellest destiny pushed over humanity. When I can, I feed the hungry. When I can’t, I pray for them. This painting influences me by giving away the emotions of pain and helplessness. I really pray for the person. It reflects the fight within oneself. I can relate this to my own life’s choice to be a volunteer as much as possible.

Noel Counihan Hunger, 1959

Linocut on cream wove paper

Edition: 30/50

61 x 44.4 cm (sheet)

Acquired by the Preston Institute of Technology before 1972 Phillip Institute Collection, RMIT University Art Collection