Actually, I would think there may be a lot of interesting art in that show......Heath's painting already got more publicity than the winner did, and that is a huge award in and of itself. The only reason most of us even know about the Archibald award is because of Heath's portrait. It's so hard to make a career as an artist, I would hope all of the artists in the show get a good career bump for their efforts!
[...]However, having said all that, I simply can't believe the judges chose such a trite, inane work (it looks like a vacuous Hallmark greeting card illustration IMHO) over the truly inspired masterpiece by Fantauzzo. But that's just me. I hope to be able to visit the exhibition tomorrow and will be taking my camera with me. Watch this space for my photos.
My sentiments exactly. But can't you just hear the author protesting that "everyone must grieve in their own way....."
However, having said all that, I simply can't believe the judges chose such a trite, inane work (it looks like a vacuous Hallmark greeting card illustration IMHO) over the truly inspired masterpiece by Fantauzzo. But that's just me. I hope to be able to visit the exhibition tomorrow and will be taking my camera with me. Watch this space for my photos.
Ledger's rep quickly squashed any speculation that Williams and 2-year-old Matilda would not be provided for. "The story is getting taken out of context and media is speculating that this means Matilda and Michelle will not be taken care of. I want to make it very clear nothing could be farther from the truth." [/i]