Alan Sumner Interview
James Gleeson Oral History Collection
James Gleeson interviews Alan Sumner
28 November 1978
In the 1970s, leading surrealist painter Dr James Gleeson AO ventured into the studios of 98 Australian artists to discuss their works that had been acquired by the Gallery. As an artist, curator and writer, Gleeson brought a deeply thoughtful and personal perspective to these conversations.
The interviews, originally recorded on audio cassette tapes, now form the basis of a unique archive – the James Gleeson Oral History Collection – a vital historical and cultural resource for the study of contemporary Australian art. They provide first-hand insights into the genesis and creation of select works of art, mapping their enduring influence on Australian society more broadly.
Art & Artists
Referenced
Chicken coop and tree.
c.1946
Windsor street scene.
1945
Two nudes seated.
c.1945
Christmas morn.
1945
By South wharf.
1946
Flowers and a lamp.
1948
Macedon church.
1947
Old Bell Street bridge.
1947
Low tide Tooradin.
1948
Mount Macedon garage.
1947
River anchorage.
c.1948
Cabbage patch.
1948
Country railway station.
1948
Man with a fishing net.
1948
