Counihan Connection

Counihan Connection is a DVD containing a series of short films. Each film focuses on how one artist has interpreted Noel Counihan's art and created a new work. The film follows the artist as he or she creates their artwork. The artists are George Gittoes, Kristin McFarlane, Angela Cavalieri, Satta van Daal and William Kelly.

The works were created for the Counihan Gallery in Brunswick. Each artist works in a different medium, and has approached the task of creating a work inspired by the art of Noel Counihan in a different way. The films look at the research method, the creation of the work, the relationship of politics and art, aspects of interpretation, the nature of the artistic medium, and the views of the artist.

The Counihan Connection DVD includes a fifteen-minute film on each of the following artists:

• Angela Cavalieri
• Satta van Daal
• George Gittoes
• William Kelly
• Kristin McFarlane

It also includes short films on: Edwina Batlem, the curator, and Robert Smith remembers Noel Counihan.

View the trailer here.