David Gulpilil, Two Worlds
"David Gulpilil, Two Worlds"
2.4m x 2.1m, Mixed media
Winner of 2004 the Archibald Prize [enlarge]
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Curriculum Vitae

» Biography

History

1968 Born in Sydney, NSW
1988 Diplomas in Interior Design, Graphic Design and Fashion Illustration
2002 Began painting full-time
2005 Lived & painted in Barcelona, Spain
2008 Set up residence and studio in Buenos Aires
2009 Lived and painted in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Exhibitions

2011 "Imago II", Richard Martin Art, Sydney
"One Egg, One World" Charity Event, Melbourne
2010 "Summer Exhibition", Richard Martin Art, Sydney
Exhibition "Imago I", Gallery One, Qld
Archibald Prize AGNSW, Sydney
Group Exhibition - "Matt, Dive, Gold" Smith & Hall Gallery, Sydney
2009 Solo Exhibition – ‘Levitação/Levitation’ Richard Martin Art, Sydney
2008 Solo Exhibition – ‘New Works’ Richard Martin Art, Sydney
2007 Solo Exhibition – ‘Polar’, Richard Martin Art, Sydney
2006 Solo Exhibition – ‘Remnants of an Urban Landscape’ Richard Martin Art, Sydney
2006
Art Sydney 06 - Featured artist Richard Martin Art, Sydney
2006
Archibald Prize – AGNSW, Sydney
2006 Solo Exhibition - London UK
2004
Archibald Prize – AGNSW, Sydney
2004 Solo exhibition - Graphis Art Gallery, Sydney
2004
Group exhibition - Salon des Refusés, Sydney
2003 Solo exhibition - Graphis Art Gallery, Sydney
2002 Solo exhibition - Sydney Fringe Festival

Awards and Prizes

2010  Winner, The People's Choice - Archibald Prize AGNSW
2010 Finalist - Archibald Prize AGNSW
2006 Finalist - Archibald Prize AGNSW
2004 Winner - Archibald Prize AGNSW
2004 Winner - People's Choice (Archibald Prize) Melbourne
2004 Winner - People's Choice (Archibald Prize) AGNSW

Collections

Paintings are held in private and corporate collections throughout Australia and overseas.

Editorial

January 2011 Breaking the Cocoon
Marina Saint Martin Gold Coast Bulletin
May 2010 Ruddy wins People's Choice Archibald
9 News
May 2010 Levitation at Ipanema Beach
Lola Matheus Radar Magazine
24 May 2010 People love the Prince of Darkness
International Business Time (online)
21 May 2010 Thornton crowned the peoples' prince
JOYCE MORGAN The Sydney Morning Herald
20 May 2010 Prince of Darkness wins People's Choice award
World News Australia www.sbs.com.au
20 May 2010 Craig Ruddy - Winner of The People's Choice
2010 Archibald Prize Art Gallery of NSW
Thursday, May 20, 2010 Aboriginal director's portrait wins art prize
CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
20 May 2010 Craig Ruddy wins People's Choice Archibald for Warwick Thornton portrait
The Australian
20 May 2010 Craig Ruddy's portrait of Warwick Thornton wins People's Choice Award for the Archibald Prize
Couriermail.com.au
May 2010 Prince of Darkness is people's choice
ABC News online
2010 Craig Ruddy's Portrait of Warwick Thornton Wins Archibald People's Choice
www.artknowledgenews.com
2010 Craig Ruddy's Portrait of Warwick Thornton Wins Archibald People's Choice
www.artdaily.org
May 2010 Archibald Prize
Helen Razer Citysearch
March 2010 Archibald Prize 2010
www.thearchibaldprize.com.au
28-29 November 2009 From Archibald to Argentina
Craig Ruddy fled the controversy over his Gulpilil portrait to find inspiration in South America Katrina Strickland The Weekend Australian Financial Review
November 2009 Artist Craig Ruddy
Opening at Richard Martin Art, NSW www.fashionstreets.com - Art & Design
November 2009 Levitação / Levitation
Craig Ruddy - New Exhibition by Jonathan Turner, the award-winning Rome-based art critic and curator. Catalogue Essay
April 2007 Open Gallery
POLAR Clara Iaccarino Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: Spectrum Page: 16
April 2007 A survivor celebrates art and life
Steve Meacham Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: Spectrum Page: 4
Summer 2007 Portrait of the artist
Words by Christine Piper, Photograph by Peter Collie GQ Magazine
September 2006 Paint by numbers
James Cockington Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: Money Page: 14
Spring 2006 Craig Ruddy
Dumbo feather, pass it on Issue 9
Broadcast: 28/08/2006 Art auction posts record prices
TRANSCRIPT Reporter: Anne Maria Nicholson ABC Radio, Lateline Programme
29th August, 2006 Size and controversy do matter in the art world
Simon Kearney and Jane Fraser The Australian
August 2006 That's your bloomin' lot - the controversial and the classic
Emily Dunn Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: News and Features Page: 3
August 2006 Lyrics come to life on canvas
Jamie Pandaram. Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: News and Features Page: 9
Augst 2006 ART CLASS
Craig Ruddy Vogue Australia
August 12, 2006 Your Time Starts Now - Craig Ruddy
Painter and Archibald Winner Good Weekend, The Sydney Morning Herald
August 2006 60 Seconds with Craig Ruddy, artist
City Weekly, Clockon: Inbox
August 2006 Craig Ruddy Exhibition
sydney.diarystar.com.au
July 2006 Box office 1 of 2
The Archibald Prize controversy is behind him and Craig Ruddy is ready to move on. Mark Chipperfield Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: The Sydney Magazine Page: 88
June 2006 Archie goes shopping
MICHAEL DWYER The Age Section: Metro Page: 22
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Court dismisses Archibald prize challenge
ABC News online
30 May 2006 There's a fine line between painting and drawing
AMY FALLON The Age Section: News Page: 7
May 29, 2006 Artist sues over Archibald winner
Photo: Rodger Cummins The Sydney Morning Herald (online)
May 2006 Art judges accused of drawing wrong conclusion
Natasha Wallace Sydney Morning Herald Section: News and Features Page: 3
2006 3 Artists: Craig Ruddy
Photography Harold David Dazed and Confused Vol1 No. 1
2006 Craig Ruddy Finalist
www.artofmusic.com.au
2004 Archibald legal argybargies
Donald Richardson The Adelaide Review
June, 05 Craig Ruddy, Artist
The (sydney) magazine, Issue #26
2005 Let's Face It
The History of the Archibald Prize Peter Ross Published by Art Gallery of NSW Wales, Sydney
November 26, 2004 A brush with controversy
Carolyn Webb The Age
July 2004 Go Your Own Way
TIM COLQUHOUN Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: Radar Page: 10
July 2004 Lines are drawn for a prize fight
Sharon Verghis Sydney Morning Herald Section: Metropolitan Page: 14
June 2004 Craig Ruddy's Courage is Rewarded
The Winner and all the finalists int he Art Gallery of NSW' 2004 Archibald Prize AGNSW - Art Prizes
Friday, 26 March, 2004 Art win for Aboriginal portrait
A portrait of leading Aboriginal actor David Gulpilil has won one of Australia's most prized art contests. BBC News On line
2004 Brush with Fame
Life as a Struggling Artist The Sydney Telegraph
May 2004 ARCHIBALD WINNER 2004
Craig Ruddy David Gulpilil, two worlds Press Release Art Gallery of NSW
May 2004 Artist brushed off at Archibald winner
Malcolm Brown Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: News And Features Page: 2
6 May 2004 People's Choice Award Winner - Craig Ruddy
Archibald Prize 2004 AGNSW
Thursday 6 May, 2004 Archibald Prize People's Choice winner announced
www.stateart.com.au
Friday, 26 March , 2004 Craig Ruddy wins Archibald for portrait of David Gulpilil
Interview Reporter: Jayne-Maree Sedgman PM
March 26, 2004 Ruddy wins Archibald with Gulpilil portrait
The Age
May 2004 Craig Ruddy wins Archibald for portrait of David Gulpilil
Reporter: Jayne-Maree Sedgman The World Today - www.abc.net.au
March 2004 Elusive tracker a winner for artist
Illawarra Mercury Section: News Page: 7
March 2004 ARCHIBALD WINNER 2004
Craig Ruddy David Gulpilil, two worlds AGNSW Artmail
2003/04 From Commercialism to Truth
Story by Monica Rosenfeld, Photography by Richard Weinstein Lino Magazine
October 2003 Critic's picks - Craig Ruddy
Dominique Angeloro Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Section: Metro Page: 27
September 29, 2003 VISUAL ARTS
The Sydney Morning Herald, Metropolitan