ISBN |
9781921503962 |
Name |
Molvig, Jon, 1923-1970 artist. |
Title |
Jon Molvig : Maverick / Queensland Art Gallery : Gallery of Modern Art. |
Portion of title |
Maverick |
Published |
South Brisbane : Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Modern Art, [2019] |
©2019. |
Description |
190 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 27 cm. |
Notes |
Helge Jon Molvig was an Australian expressionist artist, considered a major developer of 20th-century Australian expressionism, even though his career 'only' lasted 20 years. He was born in the Newcastle, New South Wales suburb of Merewether. |
Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-187) |
Contents |
Foreword: Chris Saines -- Jon Molvig, a restlessness of vision: Michael Hawker -- Jon Molvig, out of chaos : Samantha Littley -- Hotel lounge, a complex web : Michael Helmrich -- Under the charge of the sun and the mood : Glenn R Cooke -- Making a life with Jon Molvig, an interview with Otte Bartzis : Bruce Heiser. |
Summary |
Jon Molvig (1923 - 70) settled in his adopted Brisbane in 1955 and dominated the city's art scene into the late 1960s. A volatile and rebellious character, Molvig was also a charismatic teacher whose uncompromising commitment to painting inspired a group of young artists. Jon Molvig: Maverick will acknowledge Molvig's contribution to the Brisbane art community, feature his early, vibrant works drawing on European influences and bring his stylistic eclecticism to the fore. Though short, Molvig's career was influential, and he was always highly regarded by his peers, as well as by critics Robert Hughes and James Gleeson. Despite wide acquisition of his works by public galleries and private collectors, Molvig's practice has not necessarily received the broader recognition it deserves. This publication will revalue the artist's unique contribution to Australian and Queensland art history on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Molvig's death. |
Exhibitions note |
Published for 'Jon Molvig: Maverick', an exhibition organised by the Queensland Art Galler : Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and held at QAG, Brisbane, Australia, 14 September 2019 - 2 February 2020. |
Subjects |
Molvig, Jon, -- 1923-1970 |
Painters -- Australia -- 20th century |
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- Australia -- Pictorial works |
Painting, Australian -- 20th century |
Painters -- Australia -- Biography. |
Queensland |
Genre |
Exhibition catalogues |
Added Names |
Hawker, Michael contributing author, curator |
Littley, Samantha contributing author |
Helmrich, Michele |
Cooke, Glenn R. contributing author |
Heiser, Bruce contributing author |
Added Corporate Names |
QAGOMA (Queensland Art Gallery:Gallery of Modern Art) host institution, issuing body. |