Mike Armstrong
Artist’s Statement
I seek to reconcile my experiences as military veteran and artist by producing art that builds empathy and generates discussion on our nations involvement in war. I achieve this through a multidisciplinary art practice that encourages participation and the generation of experience.
https://voicesofveterans.com.au/
Biography
Voices of Veterans events are a lightning rod for veteran and mental health awareness. They aim to bring communities together and engage them. During Voices of Veterans art exhibitions, art workshops and small events may be offered. Please contact us to collaborate to help deliver events as they are only possible with support.
The artworks have been featured in art events, special receptions and festivals around Australia. These include the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2022, Australian Military Medical Association (AMMA) Conference in Melbourne, March to Art: VOICE at Australian National Veterans Art Museum (ANVAM) Exhibition in Melbourne, a UNSW Canberra Alumni networking event in Canberra and the Veteran Film Festival 2022.Exhibitions
Exhibitions:
Manning Art Prize (Naked and Nude), Finalist Exhibition September 2017
Disquiet II
Conversations, December 2016 (Solo Show)
Relics of Decay
Breathe
Queensland Figurative Art Prize, Finalist Exhibition September 2016
Imposition II, 2016, Oil on Linen
Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing, Finalist Exhibition August 2016
Traits of the Living (Dying), 2016, Graphite on paper (Prize Winner)
Death of the Bystander, July 2016 (Solo Show)
Six Ways to Kill, 2016, performance
Kill House, 2016, Installation
Death of the Bystander, 2016, various artworks
Destruction, 2016, Ceramic blade, wire, shattered blades
Destruction Time-lapse, 2016, Video
Formation, 2016, Wood, wire
Drawn From Life, May 2016 (Group Show)
Imposition, 2016, Oil on linen
Embrace, 2016, Oil on linen
Day Dreaming Nude, 2016, Graphite on paper
Service on the Homefront, April 2016 (Group Show)
Bridge, 2016, mixed media
Daddy, 2015, Graphite on paper
Happy Birthday Corey (Afghanistan), 2013, Digital Print
Missing Green (Afghanistan), 2016, Digital Print and oil paint
Notice Board (Iraq), 2015, Digital Print
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