Paul Boston (b. 1952), an abstract artist, graduated from art school in Melbourne in 1972. In the 1970s he travelled broadly through South East Asia and developed a commitment to Zen philosophy that has nourished his art ever since. It is sometimes observed that Boston’s works ‘never stop moving, folding and unfolding’; requiring time and attention, they encourage and reward contemplation. The recipient of the McCaughey Prize in 1991, since 1993 Boston has exhibited at Niagara Galleries. His work is included in the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Rick Amor and Meg Williams 2015
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Accession number: 2015.31
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Rick Amor (20 portraits)
On one level The Companion talks about the most famous and frontline Australians, but on another it tells us about ourselves: who we read, who we watch, who we listen to, who we cheer for, who we aspire to be, and who we'll never forget. The Companion is available to buy online and in the Portrait Gallery Store.
Australian author David Malouf discusses the creation of his portrait by artist Rick Amor.
Artist Rick Amor and author Shane Maloney relate divergent experiences of the creation of Shane's portrait.
Sarah Engledow reflects on the shared life and writing of Dorothy Porter and Andrea Goldsmith.
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