Contemporary Australian painter David van Nunen will present a slide lecture on "Eden Down Under: Images of the Australian Landscape" at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in Room 103 ICC Building, Georgetown University. The program is co-sponsored by the Center for Australian and New Zealand Studies at Georgetown and the Australia America Association of Washington, DC. Tickets are $6.
Drawing his inspiration from the 19th century Australian impressionists such as Arthur Streeton and Charles Condor, van Nunen's work reflects the lush rainforest vegetation remembered from his childhood in Queensland as well as the northern coastline scenes from his years in New South Wales. Initially a geometrical abstractionist, his work has gravitated toward his concept of the landscapes of Australia. His paintings highlight the vivid images of Sydney Harbour as well as the bush wilderness regions on Kakadu in the Northern Territory.
Australian art critic Elwyn Lynn has described van Nunen as "a major force in his confrontation of reality with abstraction." In his own words, the artist explains that "I was trying to capture the reflections of light and movement of both the water and rocks, and I'm fascinated at how the rocks sometimes appear more fluid than the water." He captures these scenes in bold brush strokes ranging from raw yellows and bold oranges into the more mellow earth tones.
Parking is available for $3 after 7 p.m. in Lot 3 which can be accessed via Canal Road or Prospect Street.
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