Homage to Peter Powditch - Noel Thurgate by onewing

Homage to Peter Powditch - Noel Thurgate

Over the last couple of days I have posted my favourite paintings from the Archibald Prize Exhibition 2017 at Newcastle Art Gallery. Today is a photo of my third favourite painting.

You really have to see this painting in person to get the full effect. It is a collage of different materials, a very clever painting.

The write up next to the painting is as follows:

Noel Thurgate chose Peter Powditch as a subject out of admiration for his achievements as an artist - 'as well as the undeniable fact that he has a great head'.

'The assemblage of materials and textures in the painting are a tribute to Peter's magician-like abilities with masonite, empty cigarette packets and other found objects,' says Thurgate.

'Peter is a superb draftsman, especially when it comes to drawing the human face. He is one of those rare artists able to combine the complexities of the largely unseen inner dynamics of the figure with the visible external contours; and do it with incredible sensitivity and simplicity - just curved lines and straight lines.'

As someone who has spent a lifetime drawing from the figure and teaching life drawing, I can confidently say that it is bloody hard The entire composition of this painting is underscored by a similar interplay of straight and curved lines.'

Born in 1955, Thurgate lives and works in Berrima in the NSW Southern Highlands. He has over 30 years experience exhibiting and teaching. This included nine years as head of drawing at the National Art School, Sydney. He was an Archibald finalist for three consecutive years from 1977.

Tomorrow I will post the winning painting of the Archibald Prize 2017. See which of the ones I have posted this week you think should be the winner.
Fabulous piece of multi-media work.
May 22nd, 2018  
This is an amazing achievement ...
May 22nd, 2018  
Stunning piece of work , the detail in the face and hands is sublime . He is in a conversation and listening and digesting what is said to him ! Wonderful and a fav
May 22nd, 2018  
Fabulous image
May 22nd, 2018  
Superb painting has a real 3D feel to it, very creative and beautifully captured Babs:)
May 22nd, 2018  
Fantastic painting. Would be a magnificent addition to any sitting room.
May 22nd, 2018  
Another amazing painting. Just incredible detail in this.
May 22nd, 2018  
A fabulous art piece, thanks for sharing Babs :)
May 22nd, 2018  
Excellent :)
May 22nd, 2018  
I saw this exhibition in Geelong last year...some very interesting portraits and mediums used. I notice that an artist friend of mine has her portrait hung in the Archibald this year...she is 84 years old and someone painted her portrait. I think you selected three very interesting portraits to feature on your 365 pages.
May 22nd, 2018  
really enjoying your painting project, so now I can visit the museums that I might never get to and enjoy the art within
May 22nd, 2018  
Wonderful painting
May 22nd, 2018  
I love the textures created in this :)
May 22nd, 2018  
This is a very interesting portrait. So much depth and detail.
May 22nd, 2018  
Excellent.
May 22nd, 2018  
Amazing painting and fascinating use of mixed media. Most Interesting write up.
May 22nd, 2018  
Great portrait
May 22nd, 2018  
What a fascinating picture. He looks a complete character.
May 22nd, 2018  
Wonderful art
May 22nd, 2018  
so enjoying "visiting the exhibition with you". looking forward to the winning one.
May 22nd, 2018  
Great painting.
May 22nd, 2018  
Great shot showing this beautiful art work.
May 22nd, 2018  
excellent
May 22nd, 2018  
Captures the essence of this artist.
May 22nd, 2018  
What an interesting technique- it really turns the 2D plane of the painting into something 3D.
May 23rd, 2018  
Fantastic image
May 23rd, 2018  
Wonderfully done.
May 23rd, 2018  
Truly amazing painting, especially considering it is a collage of different materials.
May 23rd, 2018  
I like it,
May 23rd, 2018  
So much character! Id love to see this in the flesh
May 23rd, 2018  
@golftragic @fbailey @beryl @susie1205 @pcoulson @sangwann @louannwarren @hermann @paul10 @hrs @mv_wolfie @bkbinthecity @merrelyn @henrir @mittens @fntngrma @carolmw @casablanca @suzanne234 @yaorenliu @carole_sandford @pyrrhula @helenhall @kathiecb @olivetreeann @loweygrace @888rachel @gaylewood @haskar @julienne1 Sorry for the late and group reply again but it has been another busy day. We had our regular girlie lunch today and then later this afternoon I had a medical appointment. I will try and catch up with your photos soon.
May 23rd, 2018  
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