Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery of New South Wales
The heroin clock
The heroin clock
The heroin clock
Saturday 18th September 2021
Join Fenella Kernebone as she explores Brett Whiteley's 'The Heroin Clock' and discusses the impact of addiction on artists with top experts.
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Get the buttons here!The Heroin Clock: Brett Whiteley's Struggle Between Art and Addiction
I think artists who are driven to create are probably addicted to art. Many say genius and pain go hand in hand, and Brett was, in many people's opinion, a genius.
What happens when creativity and addiction collide? In this episode of 'Art, life and the other thing', host Fenella Kernebone dives into Brett Whiteley's lesser-known piece, 'The Heroin Clock', to explore this very question. Joining her are curator Anne Ryan, Wendy Whiteley, artists David Griggs and Natasha Walsh, and Steve Kilbey from the iconic band The Church. Together, they peel back the layers of Whiteley's life and work, revealing how his battle with addiction shaped his art and legacy.
You'll hear candid discussions about the stigma of addiction in the art world and how artists often use their craft as a form of self-medication. Steve Kilbey's reflection, 'Many say genius and pain go hand in hand, and Brett was, in many people's opinion, a genius', adds a poignant touch to the conversation. This episode doesn't just look at Whiteley's struggles; it opens up a broader dialogue on the complex relationship between creativity and addiction.
Perfect for anyone interested in art, mental health, or both, this episode offers a compassionate look at how deeply personal battles can influence artistic expression.