Adam Cullen
Male, Person
1965 – 2012
Who was Adam Cullen?
Adam Frederick Cullen was an Australian artist, most known for winning the Archibald Prize in 2000 with a portrait of actor David Wenham. He was also known for his controversial subjects or work. His style has at times been called simplistic, crude, adolescent or puerile, though he has been voted one of Australia's most collectible contemporary artists.
Cullen's studio was located at Wentworth Falls, in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. He had stated that he had painted to the music of punk bands such as the Meat Puppets, Black Flag and the Butthole Surfers. Cullen painted such things as dead cats, 'bloodied' kangaroos, headless women and punk men, many of which represent what he termed "Loserville".
The artist used a highly personal visual language to address a broad range of topics including crime, masculinity and cowboy culture. He merged high and low cultural influences in works which are defined by their iridescent colours and bold gestural marks. His works combine irreverent humour with an astute sensitivity to society.
In November 2009, the Cullen Hotel, named after the artist, opened in Melbourne.
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- Born
- 1965
Sydney - Nationality
- Australia
- Education
- University of New South Wales
- Lived in
- New South Wales
- Sydney
- Died
- Jul 29, 2012
Wentworth Falls
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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