Hypothetical Exhibition - an artist and his or her works

29. Write a critical review of a hypothetical exhibition that contains several of the most important works of a contemporary visual artist you have studied.


I am proud to present George Gittoes and his exhibit “Minefields” as your featured artist for this weeks contemporary visual artist review. Previously presented at the Sir Hermann Black Gallery, University of Sydney in March and April, its success has allowed this exhibition to continue round the continent, where we have been able to view these fantastic works of art right here in our very own Adelaide.

Gittoes opened his appropriately named exhibition after travelling to Cambodia, Pakistan and Afghanistan. His paintings help to describe the painful emotions experienced by the innocent victims of landmines. I quote the words of Gittoes, “For me, landmines are the most damning proof of man’s inhumanity to man – while the moments spent with mine victims have given me some of the most encouraging proof of the s...