Look explores contemporary Australian portraiture and the intriguing range of approaches and perspectives around this popular genre, inviting the viewer into the lives and stories of their subjects. The exhibition unpacks themes of identity and gender and captures a rich diversity of faces and people ranging from artistic, creative or cultural identities to faces from everyday life.
Featuring compelling works by leading award-winning contemporary Australian artists, the exhibition examines the enduring significance and interest in this genre, and the relationship between artists and sitters, enriching our engagement with the multi-layered approaches to portraiture.
Artists include Yvette Coppersmith, Julie Dowling, Graeme Drendel, Prudence Flint, Julia Gutman, Lewis Miller, Michael Vale, Peter Wegner and Marcus Wills.
Image: Yvette Coppersmith, Seated portrait with kitten and tulips 2024, Oil on jute. 101 x 85 cm Courtesy the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf, Melbourne and Sydney Photo: Matthew Stanton
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads
Caulfield VIC 3162
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