Ron Mueck

• 22 Jan - 18 Apr 2010 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road

Temporary Exhibition Spaces 2 & 3, Ground Floor10am–5pm Closed Tuesdaysart after dark Open until 9pm Fri 16 Apr

• This is the most comprehensive exhibition of work by the Australian-born, London-based artist to have been presented in the southern hemisphere. It includes four new works by Mueck in addition to some of his major, recognised works including the iconic Dead Dad 1996/97

Ron Mueck -Wild man 2005 McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park,

Langwarrin

• Mueck’s sculptures are some of the most widely acclaimed, prominent and identifiable works in the international contemporary art arena. Often naked and suspended in states of self-consciousness, introspection or deep contemplation, his figures present both emotional and physical states of exposure.

"A Girl" by Ron Mueck (2006)

• As viewers we experience a level of unease that is borne of a voyeuristic awkwardness, as though we have invaded some kind of personal space.

Ron Mueck -Two women (2005) polyester resin, fibreglass, silicone, aluminium wire,

steel, wool, cotton, nylon, synthetic hair, plastic,

metal, ed. 1/1 82.6 x 48.7 x 41.5 cm (variable) • However, we also identify

with the human condition these poignant moments express. Astounding in their apparent realism and compelling in their ability to invite interaction Ron Mueck’s works have earned him a singular place as the creator of some of the most evocative sculptures of our time.

"Mask II" by Ron Mueck (2001-2) Mixed Media – 76.2 x 116.8 x 83.8 cms.

"In Bed" by Ron Mueck (2005 / 06) - Mixed media, 1.6 x 6.4 x 3.9 meters,

Patricia Piccinini - The Long Awaited (2008)Silicone, fibreglass, human hair, leather, plywood, clothing.152 x 80 x 92cm

Patricia Piccinini - Bodyguard (for the Golden Helmeted Honeyeater) 2004Silicone, timber, leather, fur, single channel display

Discuss the similarities / differences of Mueck and Piccinini

Michelangelo Buonarroti – ‘David’ 1501 - 1504. Marble 5.17 metres

Michelangelo- Pieta`-1499 Marble 174 cm × 195 cm

St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

Discuss the similarities and differences between all 3 artists:

• Scale• Material• Emphasis• Emotion• Narrative• • • • • •

Aesthetic Qualities• P – point, perspective, pattern• F – focal point, form

• B – balance• R – rhythm, repetition• U - unity• C – colour, contrast• L - line• E - emphasis• T – tone, texture• S – shape, scale, (symbols)

Remember:

Professor Bruclets!!