Francis Giacco: Homage to John Reichhard (Archibald Prize 1993)
of geometry in art, as shown by artists such as
contemporaries. Brian struggled through the 60’s and
Vermeer, Piero, and Morandi.
70’s when Abstraction dominated the art scene, with
I asked Brian if there is a point where a student
becomes an artist, and he replied:
"When you see the big shape, not the parts."
its intolerance of other styles. He finally achieved the
reputation he deserved. As he said, "Be true to
yourself – if you know what that means?"
Like most mature artists, he would say technique
was not important, even though he was thoroughly
trained and was technically superior to all his
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