Auguste Blackman 'Fervent Self-Portrait' Printmaking reveling instead in an obliqueness

reveling instead in an obliqueness

this work is a rare and fascinating insight into the creative mind of one of Australia’s great artists

each 120 x 80 cm

Art history’s longstanding interest in sunflowers

Auguste Blackman 'Fervent Self-Portrait' Printmaking reveling instead in an obliquenessAustralias lockdown has spurred reflection in many of us. Created during this period, Auguste Blackmans self portraits are broad, textual studies in expression. Despite their vibrant palettes, however, something remains withheld in Auguste's face there is an inner life we can only glimpse peripherally. This is not something alien. Months spent severed from ordinary life compels us all inward and towards the life of an artist. A respected Australian