Victor Gordon b.1953 Visual artist.

Expatriate South African activist / political artist now resides in Australia. Fine art Paintings, sculpture, assemblage, collage, drawing, photography and installation. Wide ranging content addresses concerns such as the social aspects of the politics of power in apartheid South Africa, local national and international social commentary, ecological exploitation, religious interstices, the politics of art and cult[ure], gender issues including iconic stereotyping, desire, incest and ageing from his own [male] perspective

Gordon often effectively exploits and combines the diametric opposition between nineteenth century painterly realism and twentieth century modernist devices, creating vibrant fresh viewpoints. Recognisable and identifiable symbols and art historical quotations are at times appropriated and conflated to create sets of fresh multi-layered interpretations. Uses humour to make hard-to-digest ideas in his works palatable. Holds a Master's degree from Sydney College of the Arts - University of Sydney.

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