By John Redmond
AustCham Korea invites guests to spend an evening with Australian war artist and Archibald 2011 prize winner Ben Quilty at COEX Hall A 45 on Sept. 13.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the evening will include a viewing of works of his latest untitled exhibition as well as light refreshments and a chance to meet the artist.
From Oct. 11 until Nov. 3, 2011, Quilty was attached to the Australian Defence Force observing their activities in locations across Afghanistan from Kabul to Kandahar and Tarin Kowt. His task was to record and interpret the experiences of Australian service personnel who are deployed as part of Operation Slipper, a broad range of military activities in the Middle East contributing to international efforts aimed at countering terrorism in the region and confronting piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
After his return, Quilty spent six months producing work for the Australian War Memorial's National Collection.
Tickets cost 35,000 won per person and can be reserved through exec@austchamkorea.org.