LIVEABLE ART: STORIES OF DONE ART AND DESIGN

Upper Turbine Gallery
4 June - 14 August 2022


Liveable Art: Stories of Done Art and Design brings together a large collection of Done designed clothing, accessories, stationery and homewares for a public exhibition. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre have been working with people across Australia and internationally who have cherished their Ken Done items at home over the years. The stories from these collectors have been captured and will feature in the exhibition, alongside a wide range of Ken Done Art and Design products.

We are thrilled to be working with iconic Australian artist Ken Done on Paintings You Probably Haven’t Seen: Selected Works 2000 – 2020.

Ken Done’s work is widely recognised as holding a special place in Australia’s cultural, historic and visual identity. His artworks have been exhibited around the world and have inspired designs featured on clothing, accessories, stationery and homewares. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre have been working with people in Australia who have cherished their Ken Done items at home over the years. We’re delighted to be able to share their stories and show how this incredible artist has brought colour, beauty, fun and joy to so many!


EVENTS: AN AFTERNOON WITH KEN DONE

18 Jun 2022 | 4.00pm - 5.00pm

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An afternoon with Ken Done offers rare insight into the extraordinary life and career of Ken Done, one of Australia’s most famous artists.

Join us on 18 June at 4pm for an afternoon conversation with Ken Done, and Casula Powerhouse Director Craig Donarski, accompanied by incredible archival footage covering Ken’s many milestones.

Ken’s work has been described as the most original style to come out of Australia, and his paintings are in collections throughout the world. His career has also seen him produce a hugely popular range of clothing, design, accessories, stationery, and homewares – and in the process re-defining what being a successful artist can look like.

We will reflect on Ken’s career to date, popular culture appearances, Judy and his family business and other fascinating stories that have informed his incredible career. This will be an afternoon to learn more about the colourful life of the artist and his wonderful exhibitions Done Designs and Paintings You Probably Haven’t Seen coming to CPAC from 4 June – 14 August 2022.

Paintings You Probably Haven’t Seen features a selection of paintings executed between 2000 and 2020 and largely from the artists private collection.

Done Designs has developed the new exhibition, which is by you for you. Ken Done’s work is widely recognised as holding a special place in Australia’s cultural and visual identity and his artworks have inspired designs featured on clothing, accessories, stationery, and homewares. Casula Powerhouse have been working with people in Australia who have cherished their Ken Done items at home over the years. This exhibition shares their stories and showcase the enormous impact this artist continues to make.