Born in Lilydale, outside Melbourne, in 1927, Ken Whisson studied at Swinburne Technical College between 1944 and 1945. He received tuition from Danilla Vassilieff in the years 1945 and 1946, providing him with direct contact and influence from the seminal generation of Melbourne expressionists.

In 1977 Ken moved permanently to Perugia, Italy, however he has continued to exhibit regularly in Australia, building a significant reputation. In 1987 he was recipient of the Visual Arts Board Emeritus Award for substantial contribution to Australian Art. His work is represented in all major Australian public collections as well as the British Museum, London and the Chartwell Collection, New Zealand.

Ji Chen - Lake Argyle (Kimberleys)

The inspiration of the artwork 'Lake Argyle' came from my winter trips from
the 'top ends' of Australia, especially around the Kimberly area. The
natural view was unforgettable, there was an ambivalent feeling to such
dramatic landscape. It was most mystically powerful yet peaceful.

I tried to express such dense feelings through my brush on canvas. I wanted
to create a bold and unforgettable impression of such beuaty, to capture the
very essence of the natural view for my audience.