Peter Berner
A Brief History
Well known for his work as a comedian and broadcaster, Peter Berner is also a graduate of the National Art School who has exhibited his artworks across the world. Known primarily for his portraits and figurative paintings, he has been shortlisted three times in the prestigious Archibald Portrait Prize, Art Gallery of NSW. Berner’s style is raw and immediate, with compositions dominated by large scale heads and figures simmering with psychological intensity. Working in oils, pastel, crayon and pencil, Berner wrestles his subjects into being on the plywood panels he prefers to work with.
CV
2022
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A Brief History
Well known for his work as a comedian and broadcaster, Peter Berner is also a graduate of the National Art School who has exhibited his artworks across the world. Known primarily for his portraits and figurative paintings, he has been shortlisted three times in the prestigious Archibald Portrait Prize, Art Gallery of NSW. Berner’s style is raw and immediate, with compositions dominated by large scale heads and figures simmering with psychological intensity. Working in oils, pastel, crayon and pencil, Berner wrestles his subjects into being on the plywood panels he prefers to work with.
CV
2022
Sunshine Coast Art Prize
2021
Archibald Prize
National Still Life Prize
Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize
Sunshine Coast Art Prize
2020
Muswellbrook Art Prize
2019
Waverley Art Prize
2018
Archibald Prize
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