This new portrait of Adam Goodes, was inspired by our meeting in Sydney earlier this year. I wanted to capture the essence of Adam, his sense of humanity and the importance of his connection to his culture and the land. The mediums I used were a crucial part of this painting, for their material and conceptual reference to the land. I hand ground natural ochres, burned charcoal and included sand and acrylic paint on linen.
focus forward – michael o’loughlin & adam goodes
Last few days to see the exhibition with the portrait painting “Focus Forward -Michael O’Loughlin and Adam Goodes”
60x90cm, acrylic and ochre pigment on linen.
Australian of the Year, Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin, of the Sydney Swans cofounded the Go Foundation, which offers positive educational opportunities for indigenous youth.
Now showing at Cyclone Gallery, 399 Clarendon St, South Melbourne
This exhibition was part of Shanghai International Fashion Week, World Expo 2010. A selection of Shanghai’s top designers, Pan Hong, Liangzi, Qi Gang, Ji Cheng, Wu Xuekai, Frankie. Xie, Zhang Zhaoda, Guo Pei, Li Xiaooyan designed garments in response to the works of international female artists: Karin Hanssen – Belgium, Gill Bailey – USA, Denise Keele-bedford – Australia, Qingqing – China, Sarah Corynen – Belgium, Christina Ohlmer – Germany, Christine Clinckx – Belgium, Lin Xin – China and Dawn Csutoros – Australia. Well known Italian collector, Jaccassi, also exhibited in the show.
The event explored the relationship between women, the environment, fashion and the city. It was hosted and curated by Shanghai International Fashion Week steering committee, Netease media and Huitai Art Centre, Tianjin.
Black Diamonds 145.5 x 75.0 cm – ink, coal particles on mulberry paper
Pan Hong, whom the Chinese media refers to as “the legendary woman like Coco Chanel” created beautiful garments in response to my two paintings, Black Diamonds. Her design works are widely sought after by celebrities and entertainment stars alike and her tailoring brand PANS is synonymous with a classical elegance of style.
Raf de Smedt, former director of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium delivered the closing address on the opening night, 8th April, 2010 following a fabulous runway show, complete with music, video projections of artists’ works and stunning garments.
Dawn will be exhibiting her new body of work Black Diamonds in Beijing at Imagine Gallery, from November 2009 to January 2010. Opening on November 15th. This new work is inspired by her travels through China and along the East Silk Road. This show explores ink, silk thread and coal particles on handmade mulberry paper.
