Mark "Chopper" Read

Mark “Chopper” Read was an Australian criminal and public figure whose image and persona became deeply embedded in popular culture. Known for his notoriety, prison writings, and media presence, he occupies a contested place in Australia’s cultural landscape—part criminal, part folk figure, and part spectacle.

This work forms part of an ongoing Australian identity series that places recognisable and often uncomfortable figures into a familiar visual language without instruction or moral direction. The series does not resolve judgment; it presents symbols and allows viewers to confront how Australians remember, mythologise, or reject their own characters.

Printed in Melbourne on high-quality satin photo paper and designed for indoor display, the composition is deliberately minimal and direct.

Part of a contemporary Australian portrait series — infamous, confronting, and open to interpretation.

A0/1/2: 195gsm Satin Poster Paper

A0 is 841 mm x 1189 mm - this is the original size of the posters on the street, but will be printed in a far higher quality grade of paper as all sizes are.

A1 is 594 x 841 mm - this is a more standard size for decorative posters

A2 is 420 x 594 mm