Monday, July 13, 2015

'The Joker' by Vincent Fantauzzo..




I had seen photos of the mural depicting Perth born actor Heath Ledger as the Joker, his last role before his death in 2008, but actually seeing it took my breath away, it's a stunning piece of work in the foyer of The Backlot Perth (excellent link) an amazingly creative space. The portrait was painted by Vincent Fantauzzo  a family friend of the Ledgers.  I wouldn't be surprised if you already know the name Vincent Fantauzzo, remember the 30 portraits in 30 days series.. how is that even possible, incroyable! There is another fantastic mural just through those doors below to the right.. show you next week, if I can wait that long :) Happy Monday, take care and stay safe...
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Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:39 AM

31 comments:

  1. Janey and Co.July 13, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    That is an amazing painting...but a bit scary! Such a loss.....the to see lives end too quickly.

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  2. magiceyeJuly 13, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    Absolutely WOW!!

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  3. Sylvia KJuly 13, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    Oh, I do agree with Janey and MagicEye!!! Amazing indeed!! Thanks, as always, for sharing the amazing things from Perth!! Hope you have a great new week!!

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  4. LowellJuly 13, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    A fascinating story. The mural, however, might scare little kids like me!

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  5. NormaJuly 13, 2015 at 3:04 AM

    I'd forgotten that Heath Ledger was from Perth! What a wonderful tribute....

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  6. RedPatJuly 13, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    It is incredible, Grace!

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  7. EG CameraGirlJuly 13, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    A super portrait of the Joker! Well done indeed.

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  8. Gemma WisemanJuly 13, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    That artwork captures a magnificent, fascinating expression on the Joker's face. Love the colours too.

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  9. Geoff WilkinsonJuly 13, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    That is a fantastic piece of work, quite amazing. A sad loss...

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  10. AngieJuly 13, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I agree with all of the above! Brilliant!!

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  11. RandyJuly 13, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    I love it!

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  12. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 13, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    That's a cracking piece of work. Is there a blank wall anywhere in Perth?

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  13. CraigJuly 13, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    I do find that rather creepy, which of course was the intention - so a brilliant piece of art work!

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  14. JoeJuly 13, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Such a haunting image Grace. Street Art is entering a whole new era.

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  15. GunnJuly 13, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    Dramatic and very well done:)

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  16. biebkriebelsJuly 13, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    This is very beautiful painted Grace, why don't I see such murals overhere? I have to look for them like Sherlock Holmes :)

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  17. LouisetteJuly 13, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Facinating portrait , well painted,,greeting from Mons city in Belgium.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Great piece of work! Fantastic!

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  19. s.cJuly 13, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Indeed a great piece of work. Thanks for showing.

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  20. TomJuly 13, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    What eyes! Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  21. BirdmanJuly 13, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    It's a bit creepy too for my taste.

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  22. SamiJuly 13, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    I'd also seen this mural on TV and in print, and I can imagine how powerful to be face to face with it! Amazing!!

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  23. Iris FlaviaJuly 13, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    That was 2008? Time runs way too fast, Grace! So sad he threw his life away like that. Impressive mural...

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  24. HalcyonJuly 13, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    This looks like a photograph. What an amazing mural!

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  25. Stefan JanssonJuly 14, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Great work. He did some good movies.

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  26. William KendallJuly 14, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    It certainly does draw one right back into that role.

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  27. SharonJuly 14, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Fantastic mural. I knew the Ledger was Australian but, I didn't know he was born in Perth.

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  28. CloudiaJuly 14, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    portraiture!

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  29. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 14, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Ouch. This is painful to look at. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  30. KarlJuly 14, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    A great mural, Grace !

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  31. KateJuly 14, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Certainly an outstanding portrait.

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