Michael Peck

Michael Peck’s artistic practice is concerned with the sensation of disorientation and dislocation that is often felt within the post modern world. Exploring issues regarding the loss of cultural identity, his work particularly focuses on the effects within minority groups and individuals existing on the fringe who are challenged to assimilate within the larger community.

The scenes in Michael’s paintings are quiet, the participants are paused as they stand withdrawn, juxtaposed against a dynamic population; they are overwhelmed by mass-culture; one which has been composed from the interaction, assimilation and constant change of subcultures. His work looks at the place of the individual within a pluralistic society where a constant shift of values and beliefs leaves a great uncertainty of belonging.

1977 Born in Melbourne, Victoria


Education


1996-8 Bachelor of Fine Art (painting), Monash University.

1999-2000 Batchelor of Fine Art (Honours), Monash University.

2001 Graduate Diploma in education, Melbourne University.


Travel

Australia, Europe, Asia, United States of America.






Awards Continued.


2005 Finalist for Metro 5 Award.

2002 Finalist for City of Hobart Art Prize.

1998 Winner National Gallery of Victoria Trustees award.

1999, 1998, 1997, 1996- Shortlisted for Lucato Prize, Monash University.

1996 Awarded most prominent first year painter, Monash University.

Thank you so much Michael