Stephen Bird, Man cooking eggs on a fire,2020, ink on paper, 48 x 64 cm. Courtesy: the artist and Olsen Gallery.
The Dobell Drawing Prize is an unparalleled celebration of drawing technique and innovation. First launched in 1993 as an initiative of the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, it continues to act as a barometer for the enduring relevance and changing role of drawing within contemporary art practice. This National Art School touring exhibition showcases a selection of 44 finalists from the 2021 Prize. It includes Euan Macleod‘s winning drawing, chosen by guest judge and acclaimed artist Lucy Culliton. Presenting a range of material approaches – from animation, collage and paper weaving to charcoal, ink and watercolour – the exhibition demonstrates the remarkable vitality and scope of contemporary Australian drawing.
Artists included: Margaret Ambridge, Maree Azzopardi, Belinda Birchall, Stephen Bird, John Bokor, GW Bot, Matt Bromhead, Anthony Cahill, Mitch Cairns, Tom Carment, Chris Casali, Joshua Charadia, Damian Dillon, Amy Dynan, Yvonne East, Phillip Faulks, Todd Fuller, Joanna Gambotto, Minka Gillian, Jane Grealy, Nicci Haynes, Kendal Heyes, Alun Rhys Jones, Iluwanti Ken, Martin King, Debbie Locke, Euan Macleod, Brian Martin, Julian Martin, Noel McKenna, Peta Minnici, Reg Mombassa, Anna Mould, Anh Nguyen, Amanda Penrose Hart, Anna Louise Richardson, Peter Sharp, Claire Tozer, Leonardo Uribe, Murat Urlali, Craig Waddell, Paul White, Tianli Zu.
