Dunlop’s exhibition ‘Porno for Pirates’ presents a suite of work that continues the artist’s exploration into the history and traditions of painting. Making work with an acute awareness of the medium’s rich history, Dunlop’s compositions reference the multitudes of master techniques but simultaneously subvert those conventions.
Merging the traditional with contemporary genres, his paintings capture viewers’ interest through their beauty and technical proficiency. This engagement is quickly turned on its head by the subject matter of the composition that often challenges existing stereotypes and questions social and political correctness.
Scott Livesey Galleries
22 October to 15 November, 2014
Melbourne
King Charley, 2014, oil on canvas, 153 x 133cm
Courtesy the artist and Scott Livesey Galleries, Melbourne
