Artists' Artists: Danie Mellor Featured crate
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Artist Danie Mellor discusses works of art from the national collection that inspire, move or intrigue him.
Danie Mellor is an Australian artist of Ngadjon and Mamu heritage who was born in 1971 and lives in Bowral, NSW. There are 33 works of art by Mellor in the national collection, including An Elysian city (of picturesque landscapes and memory) 2010, and five metal‑work sculptures.
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Danie Mellor on John Mawurndjul:
'John Mawurndjul’s rarrk paintings are masterful. I have long found them enthralling and I am in awe of the precision and clarity of line he …
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Danie Mellor on Sidney Nolan:
'Sidney Nolan’s Boy and the moon captured my attention the moment I saw it. The simplicity of the composition and palette evoke a potent symbolism. …
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Danie Mellor on Margaret Preston:
'I view Margaret Preston as a remarkable artist. Shoalhaven Gorge, N.S.W. is a lyrical piece, its palette characteristic of many works from this period of …
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Danie Mellor on Anselm Kiefer:
'Soon after arriving in Kamberri / Canberra to begin my studies at the School of Art in 1992, I visited the National Gallery of Australia …