This display sets two impressive portraits from the collection into direct dialogue: Sam Jinks’ sculptural self portrait and Nick Mourtzakis’ painted portrait of David Chalmers, along with related maquette and sketches.Together they explore physical and psychological manifestations of the strata of self-hood.
Inner Worlds features the recently commissioned portrait of world-renowned philosopher of consciousness David Chalmers by Melbourne-based artist Nick Mourtzakis.
Professor David Chalmers explains his interest in philosophy and introduces some of his theories on the conscious mind.
Portraits of Australia’s pioneering psychologists and artworks by artists fascinated by the subconscious mind.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned 2011
Commissioned 2011