Penny Byrne: Commentariat
16 February to 2 April
All works were included in an exhibition curated by staff at Deakin University Art Gallery and on display there from 16 February to 2 April 2011 in an exhibition called Commentariat. Selected works are being toured to other venues and the exhibition can be seen at Geelong Gallery from 23 April to 26 June 2011 and Warrnambool Art Gallery from 7 February to 1 April 2012.
To purchase a catalogue go to http://www.deakin.edu.au/art-collection/catalogues.php
Click thumbnails to listen to Penny's comments on each piece.
War on Terror Waltz 2009
Porcelain figurines, vintage Action Man accessories, retouching medium, powder pigments, miniature War on Terror Service medal, epoxy resin
26 x 21 x 15 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Deakin University Art Collection purchase 2010
It's Murder on the Dancefloor 2010
Altered vintage ceramic figurine
24 x 24 x 12 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Private Collection
Hilary had made a complete ass of herself again 2004
Altered vintage Dresden figurine group, epoxy putty, retouching medium, powder pigments
21 x 16 x 22 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Collection of Joanna Morrison
George and Laura were well prepared for the 'Long War' 2006
Vintage porcelain figurine, plastic toy machine gun, epoxy resin, retouching medium, powder pigments
17 x 14 x 7.5 cm
Photographer: Graham Baring
Courtesy Gould Galleries
Where's my vote? 2009
Vintage earthenware figurine, vintage action man clothing and accessories, retouching medium, powder pigments, epoxy resin, PVA
51 x 17 x 17 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Private Collection
Gitmo Bay Souvenirs. Closing Down Sale, All Stock Must Go! 2010
Altered vintage porcelain figurines, metal chains, epoxy resin, powder pigments, retouching medium
34 x 15 x 65 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf Fine Art
Hiroshi and his Friends are Having a Whale of a Time #3 2007
Modern figurine, plastic manga toys, epoxy resin, retouching medium, powder pigments
20 x 32 x 9 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Broken Hearted 2008
Vintage porcelain figurines, coloured glass, 000 steel wool, epoxy resin, epoxy putty, retouching medium, powder pigments
32 x 39 x 14 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Collection of Dr Clinton Ng
Sarah Palin Hockey Mom 2009
Altered vintage ceramic figurine
48 x 30 x 14 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf Fine Art
Green Wash Warrior Rides in to Save the Planet 2010
Replica Tang horse, vintage Action Man, porcelain doll's head, green mixed media found objects, epoxy putty, green paints
65 x 56 x 25 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Holmesglen Collection of Contemporary Art
Doggie Bling 2010
Resin dog, Swarovski crystals, epoxy resin
21 x 12 x 12 cm
Photographer Jeremy Dillon, The Photography Department
Private Collection
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