Fred Williams: Infinite Horizons
Apr 07, 2012 - Jul 22, 2012
Fred Williams pioneered a new vision of the Australian landscape, and became one of the most important Australian artists of the twentieth century. This exhibition highlights Williams鈥� strength as a painter including important oil paintings and luminous gouaches to reveal his distinctive approach. He sought inspiration from the unique landscapes of places such Upwey in Victoria, Tasmania鈥檚 Bass Strait and the arid Pilbara region of Western Australia, drawing on the abstract qualities of the distant horizons of this vast country.
Although Williams is often associated with dry environments, this exhibition also presents his fascination with water 鈥� ponds, rivers, waterfalls and seascapes. Also of great interest are the portraits of family and friends Williams produced throughout his career, which show an artist engaged with his subjects, and intrigued by a sense of his sitter鈥檚 individuality.
This comprehensive retrospective is the first major exhibition to focus on Williams in more than twenty five years.
Generously supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
Although Williams is often associated with dry environments, this exhibition also presents his fascination with water 鈥� ponds, rivers, waterfalls and seascapes. Also of great interest are the portraits of family and friends Williams produced throughout his career, which show an artist engaged with his subjects, and intrigued by a sense of his sitter鈥檚 individuality.
This comprehensive retrospective is the first major exhibition to focus on Williams in more than twenty five years.
Generously supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
Fred Williams pioneered a new vision of the Australian landscape, and became one of the most important Australian artists of the twentieth century. This exhibition highlights Williams鈥� strength as a painter including important oil paintings and luminous gouaches to reveal his distinctive approach. He sought inspiration from the unique landscapes of places such Upwey in Victoria, Tasmania鈥檚 Bass Strait and the arid Pilbara region of Western Australia, drawing on the abstract qualities of the distant horizons of this vast country.
Although Williams is often associated with dry environments, this exhibition also presents his fascination with water 鈥� ponds, rivers, waterfalls and seascapes. Also of great interest are the portraits of family and friends Williams produced throughout his career, which show an artist engaged with his subjects, and intrigued by a sense of his sitter鈥檚 individuality.
This comprehensive retrospective is the first major exhibition to focus on Williams in more than twenty five years.
Generously supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
Although Williams is often associated with dry environments, this exhibition also presents his fascination with water 鈥� ponds, rivers, waterfalls and seascapes. Also of great interest are the portraits of family and friends Williams produced throughout his career, which show an artist engaged with his subjects, and intrigued by a sense of his sitter鈥檚 individuality.
This comprehensive retrospective is the first major exhibition to focus on Williams in more than twenty five years.
Generously supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
Artists on show
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Voluntary Guide Tours: Fred Williams
April 07, 2012
1:30 PM
Voluntary Guide Tours: Fred Williams
April 08, 2012
1:30 PM
Voluntary Guide Tours: Fred Williams
April 10, 2012
1:30 PM
Voluntary Guide Tours: Fred Williams
April 11, 2012
1:30 PM
Lecture: Fred Williams
April 11, 2012
6:30 PM
Workshop: Fred Williams - Kidscapes
April 12, 2012
10:00 AM
Voluntary Guide Tours: Fred Williams
April 12, 2012
1:30 PM
Voluntary Guide Tours: Fred Williams
April 13, 2012
1:30 PM
Floor Talk: Exhibition Introduction – Fred Williams
April 29, 2012
2:30 PM
Access Tour: Visual Describing
May 05, 2012
1:00 PM
Access Tour: Auslan Interpreted
May 06, 2012
1:00 PM
Fred Williams on Mother's Day
May 13, 2012
10:00 AM
Fred Williams on Mother's Day
May 13, 2012
11:00 AM
Federation Square Melbourne, Australia 8004
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