Sidney Nolan:
Myself (1988)
122.0 x 92.0 cm
The material used in the painting is oil and spray enamel on composition board. Nolan most probably have completed the painting of the person first using oil paint, then sprayed the outline of his famous black being (Ned Kelly), and smudged it. He used his paints liberally, applying broad strokes in a somewhat spontaneous but deft movement, and, surprisingly quickly, he's done. He worked on a flat surface (a table), not using an easel, probably because the paints that he applied appeared to be very wet.
Ricky Swallow:
The Exact Dimensions of Staying Behind (2005)
70 x 110 x 105 cm
Swallow' sculpture is made of English limewood, and carved meticulously and painstakingly detailed. He favoured the traditional / classical way of carving, which is by hand, using a hammer and chisel. What's interesting is that Swallow said in an interview that he hasn't been using sanding. No paint or other adornment is added, so the detailed carvings stand out on its own. However the wood is laminated for further protection. I'd want to be careful and use a lift to bring his masterpieces, since it is life size and delicate, but *sigh* stairs it is.
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