2007 Winner of the $10,000 adultshop.com Erotic Art Prize
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Antony Muia, WA
Sicilian Boys
Mixed media on MDF
90 x 120cm
2006
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ARTIST'S STATEMENT:
In the 1890's a series of black and white photographs were taken of Sicilian boys. The open air photography depicted local boys in classical poses, reclining in the countryside, comfortable in their nudity. Sicilian Boys is a present day depiction. One figure looks straight at the viewer, almost defiantly. Although involved in the act, he seems somewhat detached. In comparison, the second male is completely absorbed in the moment. There is a blasé atmosphere, one free of guilt or judgement. This piece is a testament to masculine eroticism, to the playfulness and timelessness of Sicilian boys.
ARTIST'S BIO:
Muia’s has exhibited his work in solo exhibitions ranging from Exhibitionist, Artplace, Perth in 2005 and in Works on Paper, Artplace, Perth in 2000, 2002 and 2005. Muia has also taken part in group exhibitions such as the Melbourne Art Fair in 2002 and 2004 and the Mundaring Arts Centre in 2001.
Muia’s work is part of Western Australian art collections including the Art Gallery of WA, UWA, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, Royal Perth Hospital, Kerry Stokes and the City of Wanneroo.
Muia is represented by Brigitte Braun Art Dealer, Melbourne.
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2007 Commendation Prize Winner
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Samuel Hodge, NSW
Mirror View
Digital photographic print
84.1 x 118.9 cm
2004
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Adele M Discerni, WA
Adrienne Kneebone, NT
Amanda De Simone, VIC
Andrew Nicholls, WA
Antonio Cerrone, WA
Antony Muia, WA
Benedict Ernst, NSW
Brett Mitchell, WA
Campbell Whyte, WA
Carl Alexander Anderson, NSW
Connie Puntoriero, NSW
Daevid Anderson, WA
Don Gentle, NSW
Garth Knight, NSW
James Guppy, NSW
Jay Matthews, WA
Jodi Stewart, NSW
Julian Tennant, WA
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Karl Ockelford, WA
Karron Bridges, WA
Luke Feldman, VIC
Marite Norris, WA
Martin Heine, WA
Matthew JP Farris, WA
Maya Catts, WA
Michelle Glaser, WA
Nichola Seotis, WA
Paul Trinidad, WA
Peter Angus Robinson, TAS
Philip Brophy, VIC
Pilar Mata-Dupont & Tarryn Gill, WA
Samuel Hodge, NSW
Tatjana Plitt, VIC
Veronica Fisher, VIC
Zorica Purlija, NSW
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