About
It all started when...
Australian based artist Rory Carter holds a Bachelor of visual communication, graphic arts and imaging arts from Deakin University. He has undertaken artist residencies in Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Paris, Berlin, and held numerous solo exhibitions, including at the Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS). Carter works across multiple disciplines such as drawing, print-making, painting and sculpture. The basis for most work derives from observational studies/drawings from life, which aim to provide a sense of cultural and social commentary. Motifs are unpacked and explored across disciplines such as large-scale paintings, which allow play between figurative and abstract narratives. Informing all Carter’s work is his commitment to honesty and authenticity, wrangling subject and application to a state of resolution.
BIO:
Rory Carter
Portland, Victoria, Australia
rory.l.carter@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Visual Communication, Double Major – Graphic Arts & Imaging Arts - Deakin University, Victoria
PROFESSIONAL ART PRACTICE
Art Residencies:
International – 2018 Jogjakarta, Indonesia; 2016 Paris, France; 2016 Berlin, Germany
Domestic – 2016 Brisbane; 2016 Melbourne; 2013 Flinders Rangers; 2012, Tasmania
Exhibitions:
2019/20 – ‘UNBOUND’, Riddoch Art Gallery, SA, Solo
2015 - ‘JUNCTION’, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, ACT - Solo
2015 – ‘RIVER’, M16 Gallery, ACT – Group
2014 – ‘PRESS VS SCREEN’, Megalo Gallery, ACT – Group
2014 - ‘A TIMELESS STATE’, Tallwood, NSW – Solo
2008 – ‘LOST AND FOUND’, Portland Bay Press, VIC – Duo
Community Arts:
2021 - Facilitator - Life Drawing Class - Glenelg Shire Youth Arts Program - Portland Library - Vic
2021 - Facilitator/ Curator/ Disability Support - David Goebel Solo Exhibition - ‘RHYTHM’- Portland Arts Centre - Vic
2021 - Facilitator - Life Drawing Class - After Dark Program - Portland Library - Vic
2021 - Facilitator - Screen-Printing Workshop - ‘Skittles’ LGBTIQA+ Diversity Group - Glenelg Shire - Vic
2020 - Participating Artist - Living Laneways Project – Portland - Vic
2020 - Facilitator - Mural Drawing - Riddoch Art Gallery - SA
2019 - Facilitator - Youth Week Arts Project - Heywood Secondary College - Vic
2019 - Facilitator/Curator - Disability Group Exhibition ‘OUTSIDE THE LINES’ - Portland Library - Vic
2019 - Facilitaton - Disability Group Exhibition ‘DREAMS & ASPIRATIONS’- Portland Arts Centre - Vic
2015/16 - Residency Caretaker / Technical Assistant – Community Access Print Studio - Megalo Studio & Gallery - ACT
2012/13 - Co-Convener – Community Print Workshop - Portland Bay Press - Vic