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Over the past two decades, Carl Gopalkrishnan's artwork has garnered international recognition for his ability to forge meaningful connections between art & literature and the complex dynamics driving international law, intervention and global conflict. Carl transforms familiar cultural artefacts into new myths so legal and military minds can explore the creative, subconscious and emotional stories that shape their doctrines of war & peace. (Photograph copyright © Amanda Brown 1992)
Studio Updates: ‘The Guy at the Gym’-A Portrait of Vietnam War veteran Kelvin Ferris
I’ve known Kelvin Ferris for over 10 years and, in that time, it has been clear to me that his service to Australia at the Battle of Coral-Balmoral during the Vietnam War in 1968 has remained a constant and difficult companion. This year, shrapnel embedded in his chest from that battle moved out from his ribcage. After it was removed, he seemed more open to talk about his experiences…