Anthony Lister
Everyone possesses a spark of creative creativity, and they constantly express various points of view throughout their lives. The problem is keeping the creative spark alive. In most cases, a professional artist strives to turn a spark into a driving force to carve out a unique artistic identity. So, how can you transform that spark into something lovely?
Anthony Lister was born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1979, and later completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Queensland College of the Arts. He helped pioneer the stencil and street art movement in Brisbane before moving to New York in 2003 to work with his mentor, Max Gimblett. He met the New Zealand-born artist at the opening of Gimblett’s major solo exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery.
With literally hundreds of successful exhibitions to date, Anthony Lister is a serious and professional artist. His work focuses on social issues like: freedom, morality and power in a rich and unique tapestry of ambiguity. His exhibitions have been presented in Museums such as; The Nation Gallery of Australia, Institute of Modern Art, Berlin’s Urban Nation Museum and a number of Academic Institutions worldwide.
NEON WORKSLister hosted a pop up exhibition Culture is Over, in Kings Cross Sydney. Under the humming glow of Porky’s neon lights, over a thousand people queued to see this new body of work including film, sculpture, painting and performance.Lister brings art to new and varying audiences; from anti-art and anti-establishment, to seasoned collectors, and an eager younger
Anthony Lister is a one-of-a-kind Australian modern graffiti artist recognized for his flawless blending of "low" and "high" cultural iconography in his artworks. He is regarded as one of the most influential contemporary artists. He has been named one of the top 50 collectible Australian artists.
Anthony Lister | The problem is keeping up with the creative spark. Every person carries a spark of artistic inspiration within them and often exhibits unique perspectives throughout their lives. A working artist strives to turn a spark into a driving force to carve out a solid aesthetic identity in most circumstances. So, what does it take to turn that spark into beautiful art?
Anthony Lister is a modern Australian artist who has built a name for himself by having his audience experience the art. He has earned the right to be a good artist via a body of work that beautifully blends low and high cultural imagery.
