Perspectives: Australian War Memorial

Overview

QUT Art Museum will be displaying artwork by two leading Australian contemporary artists, Jon Cattapan and eX de Medici in an exhibition that pays homage to the efforts of the Australian Defence Force. Perspectives aims to portray a holistic view of war and peacekeeping in order to provide a clear sense of what a soldier's responsibilities are, including their experiences and sacrifices.

Both artists have travelled to war torn countries and were inspired by the efforts of Australian soldiers. Many of Cattapan's paintings depict images taken through night vision goggles and Medici's artwork focuses on the peacekeeping operations in the Solomon Islands. The artists first hand insights provide meaning to their interesting pieces.

Perspectives is held from 21 April – 24 June. Artist Jon Cattapan will be attending the opening night on Friday 20 April and will be interviewed on Saturday 21 April 11 – 12 pm at the QUT Art Museum. The exhibition will be running during one of our nation's most significant days. Anzac Day is drenched in tradition and history and plays an important role in the identity of Australia. Therefore, Perspectives is a timely and educational exhibition.