Theatrical Facade (1996) [Canberra]
Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 203 x 153
Parliament House Art Collection, Canberra [1997/0007]
Exhibited in Arkley’s Venice Biennale ‘Home Show’ (1999), this is a typical example of Arkley’s mature approach to colour and decoration.
The treelessness, and hints of Mediterranean migrant taste, are witty and insightful (for a detailed analysis, see Carnival).
Provenance
- acquired for Parliament House in 1997
Exhibited
- HA Venice (‘Home Show’)
- HA retrospective 2006-7 (shown in Melbourne & Brisbane)
- HA TarraWarra 12/15-2/16 (details as above; ill.)
Literature
- Livingstone & Morrell (HA Venice exh.cat.), p.22 (ill.)
- Carnival 185-6 and Fig.6.37