Anthony Lister

I was lucky enough to meet and hang out with Anthony during my time in New York, as well as when he was around for his Elms Lester show in London this summer. I find him incredibly inspirational, he is so charged with enthusiasm, he works like crazy, turning out pieces like a machine, gets invited to travel around the world, exhibiting his work and drawing inspiration in the process, yet still he remains incredibly humble. And to top it all off he is only 28! 

Anthony Lister has made a career in doing what he loves. his work suggests influences from a number of areas- including street art, expressionism, pop art and contemporary drug culture. it often deals with subject matter from popular culture, reflecting the less glamorous aspects. He has said that "Tv is the contemporary mode of meditation" and that "Australians are raised by Americans on TV". Lister's children have had a profound impact on his work, drawing inspiration from "Watching what [his[ own children watch on TV" and "what they are bombarded with". He has often stated that he is not trying to make a statement with his work but to reflect the world around him.

(New Lister work (above) posted on Wooster Collective. His work just gets better and better, Lister brings his gallery worthy paintings to the walls for all to see. More Lister work to be posted later!)