‘Jon Molvig: Maverick’
Sep 2019 -
Feb 2020
![Jon Molvig / Australia NSW 19–1970 / Self portrait (detail) c.1960–61 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Otte Bartzis](/system/files/styles/wide/private/2024-03/1-1646A_001%20%281%29.jpg?itok=3TpsQEmz)
Jon Molvig (1923–70) spent the greater part of his productive life in Brisbane where he dominated the art scene into the late 1960s. Brisbane was the catalyst for his major work, providing him with scope for his expressionist view of the world. Outspoken and rebellious, Molvig was also a charismatic teacher whose uncompromising commitment to painting inspired a group of young artists.
This survey — including works from the QAGOMA Collection (listed below), as well as works on loan — acknowledged Molvig’s contribution to the local art community, features his early, vibrant works drawing on European influences and brings his stylistic eclecticism to the fore.
‘Jon Molvig: Maverick’ was on display in QAG’s Gallery 4 from 14 September 2019 to 2 February 2020.
Feature image: Jon Molvig / Australia NSW 1923–70 / Self portrait (detail) c.1960–61 / Purchased 1979 / Collection: QAGOMA / © Otte Bartzis
Collection artworks featured in ‘Jon Molvig: Maverick’
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Conversation this artwork made of Brush and wash on cream wove paper, created in 1956-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2-0653_003_3.jpg?itok=SYoAlKyv)
Conversation 1956
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![© Otte Bartzis Artwork Self portrait this artwork made of Brush and ink over watercolour, clear latex resist on wove paper, created in 1960-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1-1646A_001_4.jpg?itok=YHNS0mSS)
Self portrait c.1960-61
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork The lovers this artwork made of Brush and ink on paper on hardboard, created in 1955-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1989.123_008_4.jpg?itok=sFO3jKlq)
The lovers 1955
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![© QAGOMA Artwork Self portrait this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1956-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1-0779_002_8.jpg?itok=05T9VRZI)
Self portrait 1956
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork The cattle grid this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1958-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1983.065.002_001_4.jpg?itok=dklofZ0q)
The cattle grid 1958
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Eden industrial I this artwork made of Crayon on rough cream wove paper, created in 1962-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1983.079_001_4.jpg?itok=j4zmTs3m)
Eden industrial I 1962
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![QAG Artwork Street crossing arrangement this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1955-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1-0714_001_6.jpg?itok=i-WgcWkn)
Street crossing arrangement 1955
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Maryke reclining no. 2 this artwork made of Charcoal on paper on hardboard, created in 1957-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.036_001_4.jpg?itok=M4VQSRy_)
Maryke reclining no. 2 1957
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork (Figures on a jetty) this artwork made of Pastel on paper, created in 1955-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1998.053_007_3.jpg?itok=0eSuw1lz)
(Figures on a jetty) c.1955
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Blue nude this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1954-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1-1755_001_4.jpg?itok=bFbdw7Py)
Blue nude c.1959
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork A twilight of women this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1957-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1984.067_003_0.jpg?itok=vvcyICS_)
A twilight of women 1957
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Charles Blackman this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1957-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1986.027.001_001_4.jpg?itok=nGZzMzzt)
Charles Blackman 1957
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Sketch for Madam Y this artwork made of Oil on hardboard, created in 1957-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.556_001_3.jpg?itok=IpO6ISF2)
Sketch for Madam Y 1957
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Maryke reclining no. 1 this artwork made of Charcoal on paper on hardboard, created in 1957-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.035_001_3.jpg?itok=pOrYbLKC)
Maryke reclining no. 1 1957
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Banksias this artwork made of Oil on composition board, created in 1954-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1985.028.088_001_4.jpg?itok=2b5HrBwj)
Banksias 1954
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Windows this artwork made of Gouache on cardboard, created in 1951-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1983.075_003_4.jpg?itok=UCRkLlQK)
Windows 1951
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Standing nude this artwork made of Brush and oil wash on off-white wove paper, created in 1958-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1983.077_003_4.jpg?itok=K-E2GkEX)
Standing nude 1958
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Bathing huts this artwork made of Watercolour on paper, created in 1950-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.251_007_4.jpg?itok=vq_BRYTv)
Bathing huts 1950
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork (Carnival motif) this artwork made of Oil on board, created in 1951-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.302_001_3.jpg?itok=GOkD5m1l)
(Carnival motif) c.1952
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![© Otte Bartzis Artwork Madam Z this artwork made of Watercolour on paper, created in 1958-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.096_001_4.jpg?itok=6Im7UAjS)
Madam Z c.1958-60
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
![Otte Bartzis Artwork Sun this artwork made of Oil and enamel on hardboard, created in 1959-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.252_001_4.jpg?itok=oulStTPl)
Sun 1959
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator