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Dissections Layered portraits from the collection

Previous exhibition, 2016

This display sets two impressive portraits from the collection into direct dialogue: Sam Jinks’ sculptural self portrait and Nick Mourtzakis’ painted portrait of David Chalmers, along with related maquette and sketches.Together they explore physical and psychological manifestations of the strata of self-hood.

Maquette for 'Divide', 2011 Sam Jinks

Portrait, calcium carbonate resin

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2016

Maquette for 'Divide', 2011 Sam Jinks

Portrait, calcium carbonate resin

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2016

Maquette for 'Divide', 2011 Sam Jinks

Portrait, calcium carbonate resin

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2016

Divide (Self portrait), 2011 Sam Jinks

Portrait, mixed media

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015

Divide (Self portrait), 2011 Sam Jinks

Portrait, mixed media

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015