John Forrester-Clack
| John Forrester-Clack | |
|---|---|
| Born |
John Forrester-Clack Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Painting, drawing, contemporary art |
| Awards |
2009 Capital Chemist Art Prize (formerly the Brindabella Art Prize) 2011, 2012 Dobell Prize Finalist |
| Website | John Forrester-Clack |
John Forrester-Clack is an Australian artist who won the 2009 Capital Chemist Art Prize (formerly the Brindabella Art Prize) and was a finalist in the 2011 and 2012 Dobell Prize.
He is best known for his portraits of the human head.[1]
Biography
John Forrester-Clack was born in Wales.[2] He graduated with a Master of Arts at the Royal College of Art in 1986. [3] He then moved to Australia.[2]
Awards and prizes
The painting 'Dan ‘the green’ Knight' won the Capital Chemist Art Prize (formerly the Brindabella Art Prize) in 2009 [2] and his 'Head' drawings were finalists in the Dobell Prize in 2011 and 2012.[4][5]
Collections
Notable works in collections include the drawings 'Born of the Spirit', 'Hurt' and 'The Man of Prayer' that were acquired in 2001 by Garry Shead and the Trustees of the public Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings.[3]
References
- ↑ "John Forrester Clack's 'Works - Paintings and Drawings' reviewed". smh.com.au. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
- 1 2 3 "John Forrester Clack Receives Award". YASSarts. 2013-01-24. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- 1 2 "John Forrester-Clack | The Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings". Kedumba.org.au. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ↑ "John Forrester Clack: Head :: Dobell Prize for Drawing 2011". Art Gallery NSW. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ↑ "John Forrester Clack: Head :: Dobell Prize for Drawing 2012". Art Gallery NSW. Retrieved 2013-09-08.