Unplugged Live: Portrait of an Artist is a serieswhich explores the relationship between music and visual arts with some of Australia’s finest musicians. This afternoon’s show featured Jae Laffer, lead singer of The Panics (who also happens to be the curator of the series). It consisted of two parts; the first was a chat with Laffer drawing upon the theme of youth, and the second was a performance from him.
In conversation with NGV’s Humphrey Clegg, Laffer spoke about the importance of appreciating multiple art forms. He also discussed the paintings of four Australian artists; Charles Conder, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton.
The beautiful artwork on display perfectly complimented Laffer’s acoustic set, which featured catchy tunes from his debut solo album, When The Iron Glows Red, including: Leave a Light On, Right Above My Heart and Don’t Make Me Wait. He also showcased a new track, Ride, which was inspired by his youth, growing up in the hills of Perth.
There are only two shows left in this series, if you haven’t yet ventured down to NGV on Sunday’s to check them out, I’d highly recommend you do so.
BY ALI BIRNIE
Loved: The atmosphere.
Hated: That it ended too soon.
Drank: Nothing .
