Chris Saines talks painting with Michael Zavros

“There is a cocktail of conceits here, drawing, as Zavros does, on the history of art, on fashion, the selfie generation and more.” Chris Saines

Watch the complete interview between Chris Saines and Michael Zavros, and view the work at the top of the escalators on Level 2 at GOMA.

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QAGOMA Foundation 2016 Annual Appeal Launch GOMA Michael Zavros Bad Dad 2013 Zavros’s accomplished and compelling painting Bad dad was shortlisted for the 2013 Archibald Prize and will be familiar to many as a highlight of our ‘GOMA Q: Contemporary Queensland Art’ exhibition last year. Continuing an art-historical tradition that stretches from Caravaggio to Koons, this self-portrait reflects the artist’s interest in narcissism in the contemporary world, and is executed in a medium that superbly displays his technical virtuosity.

QAGOMA Foundation 2016 Annual Appeal Launch
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Michael Zavros Bad Dad 2013

Zavros’s accomplished and compelling painting Bad dad was shortlisted for the 2013 Archibald Prize and will be familiar to many as a highlight of our ‘GOMA Q: Contemporary Queensland Art’ exhibition last year. Continuing an art-historical tradition that stretches from Caravaggio to Koons, this self-portrait reflects the artist’s interest in narcissism in the contemporary world, and is executed in a medium that superbly displays his technical virtuosity. / View full image

It was with great delight that Foundation President Tim Fairfax AC and Director Chris Saines CNZM launched the 2016 QAGOMA Foundation Appeal to acquire Michael Zavros’s oil on canvas self-portrait Bad dad 2013 on Friday 22 April 2016, featuring an exclusive interview with the artist.

The discussion with the artist revealed nuances in the work and Zavros’s process. Bad dad, the focus of the Foundation’s Appeal,represents two months of what Zavros describes as ‘technical, hard work’, modelled from carefully constructed photo shoots of the artist staged in the family swimming pool. Draped over a bright white inflatable bunny and accompanied by an entourage of buoyant pool toys, Zavros peers in deep contemplation at his cool, aquatic reflection which he meets – fingers to fingers and arm to arm – in a quiet almost-embrace.

QAGOMA Foundation 2016 Annual Appeal Launch GOMA Michael Zavros Bad Dad 2013 Zavros’s accomplished and compelling painting Bad dad was shortlisted for the 2013 Archibald Prize and will be familiar to many as a highlight of our ‘GOMA Q: Contemporary Queensland Art’ exhibition last year. Continuing an art-historical tradition that stretches from Caravaggio to Koons, this self-portrait reflects the artist’s interest in narcissism in the contemporary world, and is executed in a medium that superbly displays his technical virtuosity.

QAGOMA Foundation 2016 Annual Appeal Launch
GOMA

Michael Zavros Bad Dad 2013

Zavros’s accomplished and compelling painting Bad dad was shortlisted for the 2013 Archibald Prize and will be familiar to many as a highlight of our ‘GOMA Q: Contemporary Queensland Art’ exhibition last year. Continuing an art-historical tradition that stretches from Caravaggio to Koons, this self-portrait reflects the artist’s interest in narcissism in the contemporary world, and is executed in a medium that superbly displays his technical virtuosity. / View full image

ZAVROS, Michael Bad dad 290.2015 Non-collection Painting Oil 110 x 150cm

ZAVROS, Michael Bad dad 290.2015 Non-collection Painting Oil 110 x 150cm / View full image

Find out more | Support the Foundation’s 2016 Appeal to acquire Bad dad 2013