Biography: “ANTHONY LISTER is an International Art world superstar. He is regularly referred to as- “Australia’s best contemporary artist”. For over two decades he has consistently exhibited extremely strong bodies of work with some of the most prestigious Galleries around the globe. Lister’s sensationalised private Exhibitions, theatrical public installations and controversial live performances proved to be a fundamental factor in the development of his powerful notoriety. His paintings, drawings and installations drip with sophisticated conceptual motifs encompassing the avant-garde of modern society.” (from https://www.listerdangerzone.com/)
Website: https://anthonylister.com/
Date Acquired: 12/13/2023
Location Acquired: 1XRun via NTWRK Auction
Provenance: 1XRun, from Sanrio’s Small Gift Miami exhibit, 2010
Type: Acrylic on shaped wood, 1 of 29 masks in the exhibit
Size: ~8.5 inches x 14 inches
Description: This is one of the “masks” by Lister – they all appear to be painted in 2010, but I’m not 100% on that. While seemingly simple, there’s more to these than meet the eye – even though this is a pink kitty, it’s recognizably something Lister has created. The masks are 3/8″ plywood cut into the rough shape of a head, painted with a face on the front and signed on the back. The three masks I own are animal faces and the rest run the gamut from geisha to superhero to monster. This mask is cut in the shape of a cat, with two ears. The face is black with white whiskers and eyes, a yellow nose, and a pink ribbon. I discovered that these masks were from a grouping of 29 displayed at Sanrio’s Small Gift Miami exhibit, 2010.
Personal Connection: None, just another Lister piece to add to the collection. Not sure why I am so enamored of his work, there’s just something off, dangerous, and totally unique about his artwork. Instantly recognizable.
More Anthony Lister artwork in the Collection:
- Anthony Lister, Pink Kitty, 2010
- Anthony Lister, Pink Pig, 2010
- Anthony Lister, Mortality, 2013
- Anthony Lister, Surprise Art (Boy), 2016
- Anthony Lister, Surprise Art (Girl), 2016
- Anthony Lister, Bus Shelter Skull (Gold Tooth), 2023
To see more pieces from a variety of artists, visit the Art Collection.
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