Archibald Show 2006

Those in Sydney would be aware that the Archibald is the annual portrait painting prize of $35,000 held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. It is usually one of the most topical with everyone having an opinion. I guess I'll have my 2 cents now.

Archibald seems to be one of those competitions that people love to hate, I'm normally no different. This year however, I enjoyed the show. There were a number of entries that were very technically well executed but didn't do much for me. I think I'm now in a phase where I'm appreciating more the painting surface falling apart - kinda like Impressionists on Speed. Ironic considering how much time over the years I've tried to get everything to be just right.

The winner, I guess, was deserving in my opinion. My 2 cents worth. Hopefully in the next couple of years I'll get my stuff together and consider entering .... maybe...