Craig Ruddy

Craig Ruddy (born 8 August 1968, Forestville, Sydney) is an Australian artist.

In 2004 Ruddy won the Archibald Prize for his charcoal drawing of David Gulpilil entitled Two Worlds.^[1] The portrait of the Aboriginal actor won both the $35,000 Archibald portrait prize and the People's Choice Award in both Sydney and Melbourne.

Another artist, , took legal action against the Art Gallery of NSW Trust over the portrait. Johansen argued that because Ruddy predominantly used charcoal in his work, it was a drawing, not a painting, and therefore was ineligible for the prize. In June 2006 the NSW Supreme Court dismissed Johansen's claim.

After winning the Archibald Prize he developed Poppy Seeds, a series of portraits, nudes and self studies that was exhibited in November 2004. The series addressed the tall poppy syndrome that often accompanies success in Australia.

His diptych Self-portrait - into the box was one of the 2006 Archibald Prize finalists.

In August 2006 Ruddy's Two Worlds sold to a private collector at the Sotheby's auction in Sydney for $312,000. It had been valued at between $150,000 and $180,000.[1]

In 2010 Ruddy won the Archibald People’s Choice Prize for his portrait of Warwick Thornton entitled The Prince of Darkness.^[2]

He was a finalist of the Archibald Prize in 2011 and 2020.

Representation[]

• Buratti Fine Art, Perth www.buratti.com.au
• Richard Martin Art, Sydney
• Gallery One, QLD

References[]

External links[]

• Craig Ruddy's official website

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