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About Anthony:
Lister’s work suggest influences from a number of genres, including street art, expressionism, and pop art. It often deals with subject matter from popular culture, reflecting the less glamorous aspects. He occasionally draws from television and such themes as the “misguided role models” that result. He has said that “Australians are raised by Americans on TV” and also that “TV is the contemporary mode of meditation”. Lister’s own children have had a profound impact on the way he creates art; he has been inspired by “watching what [his] own children are watching on tv” and “what they’re bombarded with”. He has often stated that he is not trying to make a statement with his work but to reflect the world around him.
He often has re-occuring themes in his art but probably most famous for his Monkey (Chi-Chi)& Superhero paintings.
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Anthony Lister 'The Beauty Of Failure'
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[Australian-born illustrator, painter and sculptor Anthony Lister is no stranger to the art world; his work has been shown around the planet and his n...
Anthony Lister - The Beauty Of Failure
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Regarding the paintings here, I like fat batman. It tells a story without words. Art should be like that.
I wish they had used the portrait of Anni as Robin for the Google “show”. I liked the idea that Robin can be a girl’s name and maybe the show would have been different if that had been true. Robin is also smoking a cigarette which feels right as Robin is a rebel.
Lister appears to have some disturbing feelings about God and Jesus, but I found them interesting. I think the world may believe that God is just waiting to kill them. If in fact he is the only one who knows the date of your death (as well as all the hairs on your head!). It could be perceived that God is waiting to kill you. I never thought about that. That’s good art.
Comment by Michelle Mitchell — September 24, 2008
neat but , you know, fashion will change and i dont see this holding up.
but really fun for the time. good stuff.
Comment by Anonymous — September 24, 2008
totally badass
Comment by Luke — September 24, 2008
i like this
Comment by acrg — September 24, 2008
This art is fantastic
Comment by Steve — September 24, 2008
I see some Ralph Steadman, of Hunter S Thompson fame, influence in there.
Comment by Steve Wilson — September 24, 2008
Wow! I love the sense of action, yet the figures flow very calm. There is so much going on, so much detail. The use of white space is a soothing way to take it all in. Your website is very entertaining. I would love to see your work in person. Never been a big “Super Hero” fan. Mr. Lister, you have actually created the reason why for me! I’m drawn to the absurdity and humor, but oh, the dysfunction!!!
Comment by P.E. MacBride — September 24, 2008
Totally fantastic. I am (fat) batman.
Comment by Scott — September 24, 2008
I really love this work! I think the batman shows what public heroes are really like in real life. I love the surreal aspect the work also. Good job!
Comment by Mike — September 24, 2008
Good for a cartoonist. TV IS NOT meditation but the exact opposite. It does not bring the soul to life but dulls it to death.
Comment by jimberg63 — September 24, 2008