The talent behind our SC Presents 2020 identity, Australian multi-disciplinary artist Abdul Abdullah shares his top picks from Explore Sydney Contemporary, online from 11–21 November 2021.
"I look for a few different things when buying art. I look for works that excite and challenge me - this could be what they are communicating or the special ways they are communicating it. I look for artists who consistently contribute to a critical dialogue. I look at artists' CVs. I also look for works that bring me joy."
Abdul Abdullah is an Australian multi-disciplinary artist. As a self-described ‘outsider amongst outsiders’ with a post 9/11 mindset, his practice is primarily concerned with the experience of the ‘other’. Abdullah’s projects have engaged with different marginalized minority groups and he is particularly interested in the disjuncture between perception/projection of identity and the reality of lived experience. Abdul is represented by Yavuz Gallery.
Photo by Max Homaei.
Julie Dowling Galadya, 2018 acrylic, Mica Gold and plastic on canvas 100cm x 120cm POA Presented by Niagara Galleries
"I'm inspired by art that offers a unique perspective. I like beautiful things too, and I look for art that will be as exciting in 50 years as it is now. Shit if I could own a Juan Davila I would be pretty stoked."
Juan Davila Ralco, 2016 oil on canvas 200cm x 250cm AU$150,000 incl. GST Presented by Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art
Taloi Havini Taloi Havini: Reclamation, 2021 book 30cm x 24cm x 3.5cm AU$50 incl. GST Presented by Formist Editions
Vipoo Srivilasa A Smile Is A Flower Of Love, 2021 glazed ceramic and gold lustre 68cm x 35cm x 15cm AU$8,500 incl. GST Presented by OLSEN
Clara Adolphs Backstroke Dive, 2021 oil on linen 153cm x 170cm AU$15,000 incl. GST Presented by Hugo Michell Gallery
Fiona McMonagle Dolly, 2021 watercolour, ink and gouache on paper (framed) 157cm x 114.5cm AU$8,800 incl. GST Presented by Hugo Michell Gallery
Madeleine Pfull Job Interview I, 2021 oil on linen 180cm x 120cm x 4cm AU$23,500 incl. GST Presented by CHALK HORSE
Madeline Curley Seven Sisters, 195-21KA, Kaltjiti Arts, 2021 Acrylic on Linen 197cm x 197cm AU$6,500 incl. GST Presented by APY Art Centre Collective
Daniel Boyd Untitled (SPLDDMNDX), 2021 oil, acrylic, charcoal and archival glue on canvas 153cm x 122cm POA Presented by Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
Paul Yore WHEN WILL IT END, 2021 Wool needlepoint 48cm x 43cm AU$5,000 incl. GST Presented by Hugo Michell Gallery