This documentary takes us from suburban Northbridge to James Gleeson's home since the '50's, to the Sydney art world of the '30's, London, Paris and Venice of the '40's and back to the present via the mind of the painter - a literal journey of the imagination. We discover Gleeson at his drawing bench and his easel, caught in the act of creation.
Australian artists seek a harmonious relationship with the natural environment.
The life and work of Australian artist Arthur Boyd. Filmed at his home in Nowra, NSW, and at his cottage in Suffolk in England, the program is structured around paintings from each of the changing periods of his life. This program is an intriguing documentary on the life of one of Australia's most distinguished artists and Australian of The Year, 1995. Tracing his ambitions at an early age to become an actor and an artist, to his international success. Episodes will focus on the arts of music, visual arts, dance and physical theatre, drama and media.