About Face: Contemporary Portrait Painting in Australia and New Zealand /anglais

by Amber Creswell Bell

A lively exploration of contemporary Antipodean portrait artists by curator and bestselling author Amber Creswell Bell. Portraiture transforms the physical and intangible into painted reality. Since photography's advent nearly two centuries ago, a portrait's likeness is no longer crucial. Contemporary artists experiment with diverse styles, from surrealist interpretations to abstract forms, to convey subjects' personalities and characters. Both artists and their work evolve with culture, society, and creative practices. These painters use portraiture to tell stories, address social, political, or environmental issues, or capture human complexity; some are captivated by human faces. Every artwork underscores portraiture's enduring power to narrate and explore individual and collective identities.

Hardcover

Published January 9, 2025

Reviews

[Nola · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good insight to Australian portraiture painters, however, once again, Eastern States centric.