Following the Shimmer theme, Paul speaks with Tony Kearney, featured artist at the 2020 Shimmer Festival. Tony is best known for his grand black and white portraits. Working in a rapid minimalist style, the photographs are a sympathetic representation of the humanity in front of his camera. Paul and Tony discuss Tony’s ‘amateur’ status, the importance of community and how his rapid technique works.
Tony’s website:
http://www.atomicartcompany.com
At the National Portrait Gallery:
https://www.portrait.gov.au/people/tony-kearney-1958
At Shimmer:
https://www.onkaparingacity.com/shimmer/Contributing-artists/Tony-Kearney-bio
Syria Lost:
http://www.syrialost.net/tony-kearney.html
Rust, Salt Tar, Smoke, Grit, Grain, Bridge and Vessel, Tony’s art collective:
http://www.rustsalttar.com
The Laneway Festival:
https://lanewayfestival.com/adelaide/
Tarnanthi Festival:
https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/whats-on/tarnanthi/
RCC Fringe:
https://thercc.com.au
