David Paulson Portraiture Retrospective at FireWorks Gallery
FireWorks Gallery in Queensland presents a retrospective of David Paulson's portraiture, featuring seven large portraits on canvas and smaller self-portrait works on paper. Paulson is a three-time finalist in the Archibald Prize and the Brisbane Portrait Prize, and a two-time finalist in The University of Queensland National Self-Portrait Prize. The exhibition includes 'Burning in the colour, 2024', a finalist in the 2024 Brisbane Portrait Prize depicting Indigenous artist Rosella Namok applying patina to a bronze sculpture, and 'Portrait of Joe Furlonger, 2023', selected for the 2023 Salon des Refusés. The show runs from 5 May to 6 June 2026.
Key facts
- David Paulson is a three-time Archibald Prize finalist.
- He is a three-time Brisbane Portrait Prize finalist.
- He is a two-time finalist in The University of Queensland National Self-Portrait Prize.
- The retrospective includes seven large portraits on canvas.
- The exhibition also features smaller self-portrait works on paper.
- 'Burning in the colour, 2024' depicts Indigenous artist Rosella Namok.
- 'Portrait of Joe Furlonger, 2023' was selected for the 2023 Salon des Refusés.
- The exhibition is at FireWorks Gallery, Queensland from 5 May to 6 June 2026.
Entities
Artists
- David Paulson
- Rosella Namok
- Joe Furlonger
Institutions
- FireWorks Gallery
- Archibald Prize
- Brisbane Portrait Prize
- The University of Queensland National Self-Portrait Prize
- Salon des Refusés
Locations
- Queensland