Jenny Watson is an Australian artist who has been painting for more than four decades. Born in Melbourne in 1951, her work is inspired by punk and feminism, her memories and dreams, fantasies and fears—and in particular her love of horses. She employs collage, text, self-portraiture and humour to create powerful narratives about growing up in the suburbs and making her way in the world. In 1993 she was the first female artist to represent Australia in a solo exhibition at the Venice Biennale. 

 Works of art discussed:

1. Jackson Pollock, Blue poles 1952, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 1973 © Pollock-Krasner Foundation. ARS/Copyright Agency
2. Robert Jacks, Grey grid 1974, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of Daniel Thomas, 1980 © Robert Jacks/Copyright Agency
3. Jeffrey Smart, Playground (Children playing) 1951, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased with the assistance of James Agapitos OAM and Ray Wilson OAM 2007 © The Estate of Jeffrey Smart
4. Hal Missingham, Artist’s outing, Sydney Harbour 1969, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, purchased 1974 © The estate of Hal Missingham

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