Ken Done’s artworks are greatly affected by his views on society due to the fact that the purpose behind his work is to celebrate the diverse life and unique beauty of Australia. Done’s various colours and techniques that he uses in his artwork shows that his outlook and opinion of society is positive and hopeful. “Sydney Harbour”, “The Rock at Chinaman’s Beach” and “Sunflowers” are all great examples which capture Done’s views of society through his different ranges of powerful brushstrokes, bold and simplified shapes and various colours capturing the nature of Australia.Ken Done’s artwork displays the routine activities of his personal environment which explore all of the traditional values and relationships of today’s society. Done’s bright, colourful, naive but positive images of Australia celebrate life as a whole and the beauty of Australian nature. Done’s artwork is created not only to be seen but to be heard, felt and even smelt. These senses can only emerge as a result of his own emotions, views and experiences. Done has experimented with methods such as imagery, where he has used a large range of various techniques which still capture the spirit of the subject. Ken Done is primarily seen as a designer, but he has taken this further by incorporating design principles, turning his own works into art. Done’s “Sydney Harbour” was created in 1983. This particular piece has become famous and well known due to its widespread acclaim within popular culture. The materials that were used to create “Sydney Harbour” were oil pastels on paper which helped enhance the representation of the happy, fun-loving nature of Australia. This piece of artwork comes across as though a young child has created it, due to its simplified forms. It looks a lot like simple freehand, loose-like and unphotographic, but it still manages to capt...
