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Next in Line |
4 Aug 2007 3 comments |
The crown of 'Australia's Greatest Living Artist' often hovers over the heads of several contenders at any one time. However as far as the mainstream media is concerned John Olsen reigns unchallenged at the present moment. I'm not sure if Olsen particularly likes the description but there is something to be said for its pleasing simplicity - competitive nuances notwithstanding. My guess is that Tim Storrier is widely seen to be a future title holder. Its an interesting game trying to guess who might be up for the job in 20 years time - Rick Amor or Euan Macleod? There are also several indigenous artists who would likely be up for consideration. Any other suggestions?
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how about bob dickerson, he is one of the antipodeans, not very accepted but very strong and powerful figures in his works
i agree with you Julie,
people forget about dickerson only because they think of the small drawings but side to side and back to back the best dickerson paintings are right up there with Nolan, boyd etc. you only have to look at the works in the institutions to get a feel for it....worth a try.....they are stand alone pics for sure
I suspect Robert Juniper is a notable challenger at present along with Jeffrey Smart - but only after John Kelly &Tim Storrier
So Olsen & Juniper top billing then Kelly & Storrier then the rest headed by Smart.