Painting, Hickey, Dale, 'Apple' by Dale Hickey, 2005

Historical information

Dale HICKEY (31 July 1937- )
Born Melbourne, Victoria'

Dale Hickey studied design and illustration at Swinburne Technical College, Melbourne, graduating in 1957. In 1968, his work was exhibited in the inaugural exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Southbank site, The Field, which showcased Australian paintings, sculpture and conceptual works. A large-scale retrospective of his work was held at Ballarat Fine Art Gallery in 1988. More recently, in 2008, The Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne presented Dale Hickey: Life in a Box, which brought together 36 key works from the artist’s 40 year career.

Dale Hickey lives and works in Melbourne.

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.

Physical description

'Apple' by Dale Hickey was part of the 'Imaging the Apple' travelling exhibition which toured from 2004 to 2005. It depicts a red apple with a pale blue and yellow background.

Inscriptions & markings

Lower Right corner is signed: Dale Hickey 08

Mounting & framing

Black and gold timber frame

References

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