Lure of the Sun
Charles Blackman in Queensland
Nov 2015 -
Jan 2016

'Lure of the Sun' featured the work of major Australian artist Charles Blackman and explore his important connections with Queensland artists and writers. On display were the 'Schoolgirl' and 'Flower' series, which were influenced by his Brisbane experiences.
'Lure of the Sun: Charles Blackman in Queensland' was on display in QAG's Gallery 14 from 5 November 2015 to 31 January 2016. In this resource, find out more about works from the QAGOMA Collection featured in the exhibition.
Feature image: Charles Blackman's Suite I 1960 / Purchased 1988 with funds from the Russell Cuppaidge Bequest as a memorial to Russell Cuppaidge CBE / © Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency
Collection artworks featured in Lure of the Sun

Stradbroke ferry 1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

Barnes Auto, Brisbane 1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

City lights 1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

Playground at night c.1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

The Blue Alice 1956-57
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

Suite I 1960
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

Barbara c.1960
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

The bouquet 1961
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

George Johnston c.1964
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

Girl dressing 1968
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

Sugar town c.1978
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator

Cooper's Park 1945
- COLLINSON, Laurence - Creator

Man's head c.1945-52
- HOPE, Laurence - Creator

Sketch of Mo (Roy Rene) c.1947
- HOPE, Laurence - Creator

Tired girl 1950
- HOPE, Laurence - Creator

Charles Blackman 1957
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator

Portrait of Barrett Reid 1947
- NOLAN, Sidney - Creator