A self-portrait by artist Meyne Wyatt has made art history after being awarded the Packing Room Prize in this year's pandemic-delayed Archibald Prize | Linda Morris Engalvo
A wry self-portrait by artist Meyne Wyatt has made art history after being awarded the Packing Room Prize in this year's pandemic-delayed Archibald Prize.It's the first time an Indigenous artist has won any of the prizes on offer in the Archibald Prize in its 99-year history.
It was a record year for works by Indigenous artists, and works featuring Indigenous sitters. Three Indigenous artists from a single arts centre were also shortlisted. Nicholas Harding captured political commentator David Marr in repose, while James Powditch painted Labor leader Anthony Albanese in shadow in a portrait titled Once Upon a Time in Marrickville. The prolific Wendy Sharpe brought actor Magda Szubanski to life as alter ego Sharon in a netball skirt.Namatjira, grandson of legendary watercolourist Albert Namatjira, chose retired champion footballer Adam Goodes as his subject.
"Watching those films stirred up some pretty rough feelings, and memories of my own experiences," said Namatjira. "It turns out that Adam and I have a fair bit in common and we both know the pressures that come with being an Aboriginal man in this country. We've both got young daughters, and want them to have bright futures ahead of them, with nothing holding them back."Goodesy is one of our living legends, so I hope I did him justice on the canvas.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Actor Meyne Wyatt wins Archibald Packing Room Prize with self-portraitThe Archies season is underway with actor Meyne Wyatt awarded the Packing Room Prize for his self-portrait, on a day that also saw the unveiling of the 55 finalists for this year's prestigious Archibald Prize.
Read more »
Wyatt wants end to corrosive debate holding back Indigenous AustraliansKen Wyatt has made an impassioned plea for an end to the bitter and divisive partisan political debate he says is compounding systemic racism and slowing progress in improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Read more »
Actor Meyne Wyatt wins Archibald Packing Room Prize with self-portraitThe Archies season is underway with actor Meyne Wyatt awarded the Packing Room Prize for his self-portrait, on a day that also saw the unveiling of the 55 finalists for this year's prestigious Archibald Prize.
Read more »
Wyatt wants end to corrosive debate holding back Indigenous AustraliansKen Wyatt has made an impassioned plea for an end to the bitter and divisive partisan political debate he says is compounding systemic racism and slowing progress in improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Read more »
Drugs found lurking in kids bedroom walls making them sickA Victorian family were horrified to find their seemingly innocent home was hiding a deadly secret for years, leaving them with 'significant health issues.'
Read more »
The luckiest places to buy your Powerball ticketWe have a full list of all the Lotto hotspots around the country before you pick up your tickets... JUST FYI.
Read more »