The Galleries and Studio Diary of Carl Gopalkrishnan

Welcome to Carl's online studio. His acrylic and mixed media paintings often delve into history, literature and mythology.  He merges urban and traditional techniques to question our changing consciousness, exploring our waking dreams and our public and private myths.  Carl's art is also published in international magazines and journals of poetry, politics and culture (see Publications). These galleries review work from 1989 including his recent paintings - The Assassination of Judy Garland 2008-2011 - which explore metaphors for the militarisation of American culture and history.

Understanding The Complex Drone Argument

I want to post the release of the 22,000 word report by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and analysis by highly regarded legal blog Opinion Juris about this report in its post, Chesney on Attacking Mourners and Rescuers with Drones,  February 7th, 2012 - 2:43 AM EDT.  The Bureau's recent ...Read more>

7 February 2012 |

Print Detail: Apocalypse The Game

After requests from people who said this image couldn't be seen clearly online, here are a few details from the final print Apocalypse The Game (2010).  The reason I don't post high definition images on my studio website is mostly copyright and intellectual property reasons, not that I don't want ...Read more>

3 February 2012 |

Australia Day Speech-Dr Charlie Teo On Racism

Mark Twain once said, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."  That's race relations in Australia today.   I admire the simple, straightforward call by Dr Charlie Teo for Australia to address racism on Australia Day.  As an Asian-Australian I deeply sympathise with Dr Teo's speech.  To experience physical and ...Read more>

28 January 2012 |