The Assassination of Judy Garland 2013
Solo Exhibition 2013, Smartspace, Western Australia
"The Assassination of Judy Garland - A Metaphorical Portrait of America - is a prophetic reflection on American political and cultural mythologies from the 1930s, 40s & 50s, through the lens of queer exceptionalism, in the post-9/11 era. It was a significant undertaking, taking over 5 years to complete, with extensive collaboration, interviews, and research. Through this outward-looking body of work, I aimed to contribute to the global dialogue on issues that affect all our lives. It is a historical reflection of a particular time, the people, hopes & beliefs of that era.
To create the series, I immersed myself in ‘America’, incorporating magazine illustrations and book covers from the 20th century into my 'post-folk' style. I pushed my technique, experimenting with traditional painting, digital screens, and silkscreen printing. I delved into French medieval literature and the Chanson de Geste, guided by renowned Australian translator Michael Newth.. In fact, I had the pleasure of working with Michael and international voice actor Greg Marston to produce an audio book of the Song of Roland. The series also drew inspiration from William Blake's America A Prophecy, which continues to influence my work. The images sparked an international discussion, including at a workshop on international intervention at the University of Surrey in 2012. I invite you to read interviews about the series in Tikkun Daily and The Qouch" or visit my Hitting the Target page. >>next gallery. >>former website text.
Ω. Obama in Conversation with Vishnu and Daleks, 2009, Acrylic on Canvas, stencil/spray by Carl Gopalkrishnan (POA) First published in Chroma Journal UK in 2008.
Kandahar Kandy 2010, Acrylic on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan 20x20cm (Sold Private Collection)
There is Nothing Like A Drone, 2010, Acrylic on Canvas, screenprint & 22K gold leaf by Carl Gopalkrishnan (Sold Private Collection)
Ω Song of Hillary Clinton-A Chansons de Geste 2009, Acrylic paint Stencils and acrylic spray, on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan. (POA) 1st Published in Lady Jane Miscellany, San Francisco US 2010
Ω. And Starring Benjamin Netanyahu as Norman Main, Acrylic, screenprint acrylic on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan. (POA)
The Assassination of Judy Garland, 2011, Acrylic on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan 20 x 20cm (Sold Private Collection)
Dog Deity 2009, Acrylic on Canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan (Sold Private Collection) 1st Published in Lady Jane Miscellany, San Francisco US 2010
Ω. Song of Julian Assange-A Chansons de Geste, 2010, Acrylic on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan. This painting was a finalist in the London International Creative Competition 2012. (POA)
Ω. Four Horsemen Running Wild. -A Self Portrait of the Artist, 2012, Acrylic on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan. (POA)
War Porn 2011, Acrylic screen print on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan (Sold Private Collection))
Ω. What is this thing called love? 2011, Acrylic screen print on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan. With grateful assistance from Jennifer Miro of The Nuns (POA)
Ω. A Parable of a Physicist and Twin Torsos-Portrait of Professor Caslav Brukner 2012, Acrylic, screenprint on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan. (POA)
Ω. Livni as Sibyl of Cumae With Dancing Follies 2009. Acrylic painting with screenprint on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan. (POA)
Ω. We the People, 2011, Acrylic, Screenprint and 22K gold leaf on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan. This is one of a set of three 30cm square paintings available as a set only. (Artist’s Private Collection)
Ω. Gaza Wedding 2010, Acrylic on Canvas, screenprint by Carl Gopalkrishnan (POA)
Ω. Oh Barak, We Have the Stars 2011, Acrylic, screenprint, 22K gold leaf on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan (POA)
The Bluebird of Happiness 2005, a self portrait of the artist, Acrylic on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan (POA)
Ω. One Dove Wears Vera Wang, Acrylic, stencil and spray on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan. (POA)
Suppertime 2012, 6 x small canvases in Acrylic, screenprint acrylic and 22K gold leaf on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan (NFS)
Ω. War Horse, Acrylic, screenprint, collage print on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan. This is one of two canvases based on William Blake’s poem A Poison Tree. (POA)
Ω. War Horse, Acrylic, screenprint, collage print on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan. This is one of two canvases based on William Blake’s poem A Poison Tree. (POA)
The Audition, A portrait of John Hyde MLA, Acrylic, screenprint on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan (Sold Private Collection)
Ω. Angels and Pearls 2009, Acrylic, screenprint, 22K gold leaf on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan
Ω. I am the Alpha and the Omega 2012, Acrylic, screenprint on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan
Ω. I am the Alpha and the Omega 2, 2012, Acrylic, screenprint on canvas by Carl Gopalkrishnan
Spitfire Seance, Acrylic on canvas, 10x10”, by Carl Gopalkrishnan (nnt available)
Ω (in digital archival print only) Dorothy, Lion, Toto, Tin Man and Scarecrow in detention from their imaginations, from a set of drawings titled: A Kansas State of Mind 2013, Charcoal, Pencil, Dry Pastels by Carl Gopalkrishnan (Sold Private Collection)
Ω (in digital archival print only) Tin Man/John.P O’Neill looking for the heart of America, from A Kansas State of Mind 2013, Charcoal, Pencil, Dry Pastels by Carl Gopalkrishnan (sold)
