Brett whitely a brief frames analysis essay

Whiteley has used fragmenting in the work which roughly divides the piece into eight outlined rectangles of different sizes that include the subjects. The fragmenting is caused by the unpredictable vertical and horizontal lines which create barriers between the subjects. Cultural: Whiteley’s work includes images of sex, violence and social themes.

Whiteley presents the audience with his perceptions of the world by intentionally abstracting the subject. The inclusion of the well known murderer impacted the audience as it was still a harsh topic within the society.

Brett Whiteley was an Australian painter who was deeply influenced by Vincent van Gogh and post-war British painters such as Francis Bacon.  View Brett Whiteley’s artworks on artnet.

Brett Whiteley was born in April of 1939 in Sydney’s north shore. From a very young age his drawing talent became noticeable and he won his first art prize at the age of seven. He was born into a middle class family and his parents appreciated the arts and encouraged Whiteley to continue his interest in drawing and painting.