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1. Brett Whiteley
Australian Artist, Internationally known.

2. Biography
 Born: April 7, 1939
 Died: June 15, 1992 (heroine OD)
Married to Wendy Whiteley in ’62.
They had one son, Arkie Whiteley.
 Education: National Art School and The Scots College.

3. Biography
http://www.artgalle
ry.nsw.gov.au/brett-
whiteley-studio/life-
and-times/
The link above shows
a timeline of
Whiteley’s life,
detailing and
highlighting certain
periods of his
lifetime.

4. Videos on Brett Whiteley
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVMpElKz5S
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 Brett Whiteley in his London studio, at age 26.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV9OzeeW0
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 In conversation with Wendy Whiteley.

5. Influences
Brett Whiteley has been influenced by many things, and these themes
have made prominent appearances in his work over the years.
 Pop Art
 Surrealism
 Landscapes & Perspective
 The drug scene of the 60s and 70s
 Appropriation
among others…

6. Remembering Lao Tse (Shaving off a Second), (1967).
What might
have inspired
this image?
How has the
artist
described or
references
this in their
mark
making?
Analyse the
work
conceptually –
what could
you imagine
the artist is
trying to
convey to the
audience?

7. To Yirrawalla, (1992).
What do
you notice
has been
‘played’
with, where
the artist has
taken
‘artistic
liberty’ from
reality?
Explain
some of the
techniques
the artist
has used to
depict this
non-
traditional
landscape.

8. Appropriation:
Describe the differences between the works – what has Whiteley changed from Van
Gogh’s original and how has it made it an appropriation and not a copy?
The Night Café (Le Café de nuit) (1888), by
Vincent Van Gogh.
The Night Café (1771-72), by Brett
Whiteley.

9. Homework
 Write a 500 word summary of how the art of Brett
Whiteley has been influenced in regards to and with
the Cultural Frame in mind. Use examples and/or
quotes to justify your response.
 Use the APA Referencing System, treat it like a mini
essay in this regard.