THE NATIONAL PROJECT, 2010
The painting above (oil on board) was intended to be exhibited in a Townsville (Queensland) youth festival in April 2010, but was not allowed in the end. It's an appropriation of the painting by racist, Australian nationalist, Tom Roberts called 'Shearing the Rams' completed during the late 1800s. (see below)
(above) 'Shearing the Rams', Tom Roberts, late 1800s
(below) 'Max Brenner (Make that a Hot White Phosphorus!)' (2010). This was exhibited at the Library Art Space , Nth Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. It was a part of the exhibition by A17P which includes artists Kelly Manning, Dominic Golding, Mai Long and special guest Kristine McCarroll. The work below was shown in solidarity with the International BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) campaign against the state of Israel.
The above artwork formed part of the international BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Campaign) against State of Israel's oppression of Palestinians. The artwork was part of a group exhibition called 'Chemical Agents' by the Australian collective A-17P (see link to right under 'collectives'). The artists are Mai Long (Syd), Kelly Manning (Melbourne), Dominic Golding (Melb), and myself. Kristine McCarroll (Australia/France) was invited to be part of this show. The exhibition looks at chemical warfare since WW2.
CLICK HERE for ANTI-RACISM VIDEO
(Below) The CEOs Strike Again!!
(above) "Stitchin Up Our Friggin Mouths" tree graffiti curated by the CEOs, front of NGV, Melbourne. More of these were done on some trees along Elizabeth St and Collins St, Melbourne.
"The Rape", 2009
This is joining some selected works at this years Masters exhibition at the VCA(M) - opening Monday, Dec 7th, 2009, runs to Sun Dec 13th.
(above) The Scream, 2009
(above) "and Then Shane Finally Realized that Communism Isn't Evil" (2009)
The 2 images above were exhibited along with 5 other works at The Dog Theatre in an exhibition called "Un-Australian". The exhibition was by A-17P and included drawings by fellow member Dominic Golding. The show was part of the 2009 Big West Festival.
(below) An artwork in FACT 4 at the Footscray Community Arts Centre
This collage / oil painting on board can be viewed at Access Gallery, Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St Footscray unil Nov 29th!
(BELOW) "GOOD MORNING AFGHANISTAN", CURATED BY THE CEOs, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
"Used Car Part From Afghanistan" at Off The Kerb Gallery, Australia (until Oct 16th, 2009) (sale price: $1.2 Billion (US)
angle view of installation "Used Car Part from Afghanistan"
Sale Price: $1.2 BILLION (U.S)
SEE VIDEO
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BELOW: "STITCHIN UP OUR FRIGGIN MOUTHS" CURATED BY THE CEOs, NGV, MELBOURNE, 2009
Don't Freak - It's compressed charcoal!! Not sure if the images are still there.
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FINALIST - 2009 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE
Freedom and Furniture (2009)(above), paper collage, 35cm x 28cm, has been selected in the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2009.
Artist Statement for Freedom and Furniture
“Back in 2009, I asked Australian artist Van Thanh Rudd to come up with an artwork that defined ‘freedom’ in the 21st Century. The result has echoed a common voice world wide, and has inspired me to withdraw all our military bases and personnel from all 156 countries world wide, and to give power back to those who have yearned for real freedom in the face of our economic and political arrogance.
The world has spoken and we have no f %#>ing choice in the matter.”
U.S President Barack Obama, 2013
PAINTING (BELOW) IN NAM BANG!, CASULA POWERHOUSE SYDNEY, UNTIL JUNE 21ST, 2009
The above painting (Portrait of an Exploding Terrorist) done in 2006, will be exhibited in NAM BANG! at Sydney's Casula Powerhouse from 6th April to June 21st, 2009. Accompanying the painting will be a video of THE CARRIERS PROJECT (see link on this site) - which documents the places where the above painting was carried during a national tour of The Carriers in 2007.
click here for artist statement for the above painting.
Art Censored Due to Pressure from Connex
The artwork below titled "Economy of Movement - A Piece of Palestine", was exhibited at Platform Galleries, Degraves St Subway, Melbourne. It was part of a group show called "Resisting Subversion of Subversive Resistance" with artists Marc DeJong, Tom Civil and Paul Kalemba 2nd March until 27th March. It was subject to censorship as a result of complaints from interest groups and Connex Melbourne.
Click here for the Age's article
(above) Wide shot. The size of the stone is approx 12cm(h) x 7cm(w) x 5cm(depth)
(above) Close-up of left panel.
(above) Close-up of right panel
(above) Angle view of "Economy of Movement - A Piece of Palestine" 2009
view some feature artworks below
Painting title: "Ode to the Death of Capitalism" (2008), oil on Canvas, 150cm x 145cm
"Federer and Tamil civilians in 2009", paper on board, 30cm x 27cm, 2009
title of collage: "popular resistance", paper collage on cardboard, 2008
title of collage: "Ode to Liberation - Via Team Hawthorn", paper collage on board, 70cm x 50cm, 2008
Painting title: "Insurgent", oil on canvas, 165x150cm, 2007
