In order to get more accurate results, our search has the following Google-Type search functionality:
If you use '+' in front of a word, then that word will be present in the search results.
ex: Harry +Potter will return results with the word 'Potter'.
If you use '-' in front of a word, then that word will be absent in the search results.
ex: Harry -Potter will return results without the word 'Potter'.
If you use 'AND' between two words, then both of those words will be present in the search results.
ex: Harry AND Potter will return results with both 'Harry' and 'Potter'.
If you use 'OR' between two words, then bth of those words may or may not be present in the search results.
ex: Harry OR Potter will return results with just 'Harry', results with just 'Potter' and results with both 'Harry' and 'Potter'.
If you use 'NOT' before a word, then that word will be absent in the search results.
ex: Harry NOT Potter will return results without the word 'Potter'.
Placing '""' around words will perform a phrase search. The search results will contain those words in that order.
ex: "Harry Potter" will return any results with 'Harry Potter' in them, but not 'Potter Harry'.
Using '*' in a word will perform a wildcard search. The '*' signifies any number of characters. Searches can not start with a wildcard.
ex: Pot*er will return results with words starting with 'Pot' and ending in 'er'. In this case, 'Potter' will be a match.
Portraits is a love letter to our culture makers, a sparkling collection of more than 300 drawings of artists, writers, musicians, thinkers and makers compiled from W. H. Chong's sketchbooks of the last decade. There are also paintings, prints, and digital art. Chong's portraits present a kaleidoscope of the Australian cultural community, from national icons to local legends, all pursuing their individual passions and inspiration.
'Having your portrait drawn by Chong is a privilege but it can also take a while to get used to. What I do know is that these days I find it much more pleasurable. The act of sitting and talking, while being drawn becomes a form of meditation...it is, besides, a great compliment to be considered so attentively.' Sophie Cunningham
'Portraiture is always an encounter with time. There are faces in this book that belong to those who are no longer alive. But here we all are, drawing breath, the quick and the dead. I'm moved and proud to be part of this mortal, creative company, caught in time by Chong's inclusive eye.' Michelle de Kretser
'It is this commitment to deep intense observation which has proved so fruitful in this selection of drawings. Chong shows us his unique skill at unpicking the shape of a human form and putting it back together full of life, energy and spirit.' John Wolseley
Portraits is a love letter to our culture makers, a sparkling collection of more than 300 drawings of artists, writers, musicians, thinkers and makers compiled from W. H. Chong's sketchbooks of the last decade. There are also paintings, prints, and digital art. Chong's portraits present a kaleidoscope of the Australian cultural community, from national icons to local legends, all pursuing their individual passions and inspiration.
'Having your portrait drawn by Chong is a privilege but it can also take a while to get used to. What I do know is that these days I find it much more pleasurable. The act of sitting and talking, while being drawn becomes a form of meditation...it is, besides, a great compliment to be considered so attentively.' Sophie Cunningham
'Portraiture is always an encounter with time. There are faces in this book that belong to those who are no longer alive. But here we all are, drawing breath, the quick and the dead. I'm moved and proud to be part of this mortal, creative company, caught in time by Chong's inclusive eye.' Michelle de Kretser
'It is this commitment to deep intense observation which has proved so fruitful in this selection of drawings. Chong shows us his unique skill at unpicking the shape of a human form and putting it back together full of life, energy and spirit.' John Wolseley