George Gittoes: Night Vision

Overview

For close to four decades, Sydney artist and filmmaker George Gittoes has chronicled the darker side of human existence. Travelling everywhere from Somalia, Rwanda and Bosnia to Nicaragua, South Africa and Afghanistan, his pieces and films have documented unimaginable atrocities. And, more than merely observing such incidents, his efforts have inspired confronting bouts of contemplation — and earned him the 2015 Sydney Peace Prize in the process.

Accordingly, Gittoes has amassed a large collection of work on both canvas and celluloid — and yet, surprisingly, he has never been the subject of a commercial exhibition in Brisbane. Coinciding with the release of his latest book of the same name, Night Vision presents art created over the last 30 years that typifies his commitment to social, political and humanitarian considerations.

Plus, not only will the showcase grace the walls of Mitchell Fine Art from July 27 to August 20, but Gittoes himself will be in town to chat about his career. Head along to the gallery for the official opening night celebrations on July 29, drop back in at 11am on July 30 for an artist talk, and then mosey over to GOMA at 1.30pm for a screening of Gittoes' latest documentary Snow Monkey, followed by the launch of the Night Vision book and a signing session.