Whiteley

Whiteley

Cast: Brett Whiteley, Wendy Whiteley, Frannie Hopkirk
Director: James Bogle
Genre: Documentary

Synopsis: Brett Whiteley is an Australian cultural icon. Nearly a quarter century after his death, there has never been anyone like Whiteley in the history of Australian art.

Whiteley is a visual journey into the life and legacy of one of Australia's most celebrated artists. The story, told in Brett's own voice, opens a rare window into an artist's mind.

While his brief, dazzling life was erratic, combustible and tragic, Whiteley also created a highly productive and brilliant artistic vortex around which much of our 70s and 80s sense of self-worth as an aggressively creative nation emerged.

Despite the tabloid headlines, Whiteley's life as an artist was defined by a vigorous work ethic, an exhaustive commitment to study of the work of others, and a willingness to take risks in his own work.

In the end and despite his inglorious demise, Whiteley was able to manifest an outstanding body of work that elevated him beyond his notoriety into the international echelons of preeminent modern artists.

Whiteley
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Release Date: Whiteley will enjoy its World Premiere at St George OpenAir Cinema in Sydney on Thursday 9th February 2017 before releasing in cinemas nationally on May 11th. Tickets go on sale for St George OpenAir Cinemas World Premiere screening at 9am on Monday 12th December, 2016.
More information here: http://www.stgeorgeopenair.com.au/program/whiteley/