Richard Killeen: Stories we tell ourselves 1969-1999

13 May - 13 August 2000 in the Entire Gallery
This exhibition comprises 76 works by senior artist Richard Killeen. The title refers to the stories told in a culture and the way that culture sees itself. These issues feature heavily in Killeen’s art which finds its inspiration in the contemporary, multi-cultural environment he lives in and which reflects his own life and experiences. As such, the various tales told here combine to tell the story of Killeen’s own illustrious career while exploring issues associated with the politics of identity. Stories We Tell Ourselves focuses on Killeen’s key paintings particularly his trademark ‘cut-out’ works.

Killeen has represented New Zealand in several Australian exhibitions, and his work has been displayed in Europe, Asia and the United States.