Selected works from RMIT Culture collections and International Collections

Juz Kitson, Flowers For Your Funeral, 2013

It is difficult to realize the work is made of porcelain because the complex of the flower and the texture just seem too gentle. The purity of this art almost makes me forget the horrible part of death. Perhaps that is what the flowers for, to accept the end, and to say goodbye. Maybe I want one for my funeral, one with some colors on it.

Juz Kitson

Flowers For Your Funeral, 2013

Porcelain and celadon glaze

42 x 30 cm

Purchased through the RMIT Art Fund, 2014 RMIT University Art Collection

Juan Davila, The Field, 1998

I had an immediate reflection when I saw this work. The palette of blue and pink is one of my favorite combination when painting. The pattern on the edge makes the art look like a framed photo that brings up the sense of memories and the past. How the artist presented the two people is odd and interesting that really stands out.

Juan Davila

The Field, 1998

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

Link to artwork: https://artcollection.rmit.edu.au/?p=rmit-gallery-search#details=ecatalogue.943

Lorna Fencer Napurrula, Wapirti White Bush Potato, 2002

I enjoy watching the patterns of Aboriginal art, including those from where I came from. They seem so alive and bold. In this work I can see the deep connection of the art and the land. The variety of the color palette makes me think of the combination of different people or ideas that I hope in reality such combination can work effectively as the colors in this work do.

Lorna Fencer Napurrula

Wapirti White Bush Potato, 2002 Synthetic polymer paint on canvas

157 x 200 cm

Purchased through the RMIT Art Fund, 2012 RMIT University Art Collection