Meet the Artists

Gain a unique insight into the life and work of contemporary Australian artists at State Library of Queensland with Meet the artists: From the James C. Sourris AM Collection of Artist Interviews, from February 25 to July 9, 2023.

The series of in-depth and intimate video interviews allows State Library visitors to hear the words of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists and see the work of selected artists.

Featured artists are Vernon Ah Kee, Luke Roberts, Fiona Foley, Judith Wright, Leonard Brown, Anne Wallace, Sandra Selig and Eugene Carchesio.

Featured artworks include: kick the dust 2019 by Vernon ah Kee, Wind-assisted Drawings 2017 by Sandra Selig, Conversation 2022 by Judith Wright, and The Holy Prophet Elijah’s Ascent in the Fiery Chariot 2015 by Leonard Brown.

Hear stories of how complex and stunning art has been brought to life from the artists themselves in this unique cinematic experience. This is your chance to Meet the artists.

Meet the artists has been curated by Julie Ewington, an authority on contemporary Australian art.

      Image credits top to bottom: 

1. Vernon Ah Kee at Milani Gallery, Brisbane, 2022. Image Courtesy of John Oxley Library from the James C. Sourris AM Collection of Artist Interviews, State Library of Queensland. Photograph by Joe Ruckli.
2. Leonard Brown in his home studio, Ipswich, 2022. Image Courtesy of John Oxley Library from the James C. Sourris AM Collection of Artist Interviews, State Library of Queensland. Photograph by Joe Ruckli.
3. Anne Wallace, in her studio, Melbourne, 2022. Image Courtesy of John Oxley Library from the James C. Sourris AM Collection of Artist Interviews, State Library of Queensland. Photograph by Yaseera Moosa.
4. Luke Roberts in his studio, Brisbane, 2022. Image Courtesy of John Oxley Library from the James C. Sourris AM Collection of Artist Interviews, State Library of Queensland. Photograph by Joe Ruckli.
5. Sandra Selig in her home studio, Brisbane, 2022. Image Courtesy of John Oxley Library from the James C. Sourris AM Collection of Artist Interviews, State Library of Queensland. Photograph by Joe Ruckli.
6. Fiona Foley, Brisbane, 2022. Image Courtesy of John Oxley Library from the James C. Sourris AM collection of artist interviews, State Library of Queensland. Photograph by Joe Ruckli.

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