George Kennedy
Marks and lines weave layers around one another, interacting with, and obscuring those beneath them. Organic and inorganic shapes take form. Fiercely passionate about the expressive nature allowed by drawing, my works are informed by a long process of exploring Tasmanian places through sketching. Multitudes of drawings are later used as reference material, offering an extension to my memory of place. Final works aim to create a likeness beyond the visual; an essence of place, or a feeling. Focussing on local landscape and history, my aim is to understand where things go when they are erased, through works that showcase humanity’s intricate relationship with the earth and the layered narratives our marks leave behind.
Education
UTas School of Creative Arts and Media (CAM) BFA hons (2017 - present)
Painting Major (expected November 2021)
Prizes
2019 October - Winner of RACT Tas Portrait Prize
2019 September - Winner of Young Artist Award, Artfully Queer
Group exhibitions
2019 October - RACT Tas Portrait Prize, Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre
2019 September - Artfully Queer, Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre
2019 May - FRESH SALAD+, Bespoke Hair, North Hobart
2018 November - Not Just Paint, Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre
2018 October - In the Elements, Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay
Exhibitions curated
2018 October - In the Elements, Derwent Sailing Squadron Sandy Bay
Community and performance
2020 August - Community mural, Montagu Bay Primary School
2019 June - The Garden of Earthly Delights - Dark Mofo (Panopticon III)
2019 June - Art Battle competitor, Kickstart Arts
2019 March - Art Battle runner up, Town Hall