23/04/2017 - The ARTS LAB, Kangaroo Valley
Event Details
Seats for WHITELEY are sold out. Please contact the organiser at events@artslab.com.au to find out about standing room / cushions-on-floor tickets available on the day.
Brett Whiteley is an Australian cultural icon. Nearly a quarter century after his death, there has never been anyone like him in the history of Australian art. His brief dazzling life was as erratic, combustible and preposterous as it was tragic. This new, raw and intimate film, through archive, drama and visual effects, documents and reveals Whiteley’s driving passion to express himself through his art.
Hot off the back of it’s world premier at the St George Open Air Cinema on Sydney Harbour and before it hits the cinemas in May, the new documentary WHITELEY will be screening at The ARTSLAB Kangaroo Valley on Sunday 23 April at 1.30pm.
If that is not exciting enough, the late artist’s wife and muse Wendy Whiteley will be at Upper River Hall to introduce the film. Bookings are essential for this event.
This superbly crafted documentary by James Bogle records Whiteley’s life and artistic process and gives us an insight into Australia’s cultural and artistic history. It also underlines the importance of nurturing and supporting all young artists who reflect upon and enrich Australian culture. Not to be missed!
The film runs for 90 minutes.
Wendy Whiteley will introduce the film at 1.30pm.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL: Tickets are $15 / $10 conc.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. (cash only)
