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Portrait of a young boy with porcelain skin and bright, curly, red hair. He looks serene as if he is contemplating.
Portrait of a young boy with porcelain skin and bright, curly, red hair. He looks serene as if he is contemplating.
Portrait of a young boy with porcelain skin and bright, curly, red hair. He looks serene as if he is co… — artist's signature
Portrait of a young boy with porcelain skin and bright, curly, red hair. He looks serene as if he is contemplati… — edge view
Portrait of a young boy with porcelain skin and bright, curly, red hair. He looks serene as if he is contemplating. — detail
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Owen

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

50cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 2cm (D)

  • Original · Handmade
  • Signed by the artist
Mel Taylor Verified artist
Perth
3 works sold

A$1,000

Artwork Description

Owen is an eleven year old boy with autism. During 2020 Owen has faced many challenges. Owen moved 600 kilometres across Western Australia and was looking forward to starting a new school. On the first day, Owen broke his leg and was unable to attend. Then Covid-19 struck, which meant he spent nearly four months away from school without any opportunity to meet new friends. Owen is an intelligent student; his academic achievement is of no concern. What Owen was most wanting was to make new friends, despite his autism. I have attempted to capture Owens sense of seclusion that he has felt for months. Despite this, and not knowing anyone at his new school, Owen delivered a leadership campaign speech in front of the whole school, with a full leg cast and on crutches. He was successful and was appointed Deputy Technology Minister.

*Winner, Inland Art Prize, 2021
*Finalist, Shirley Hannan Portrait Prize, 2021

Artist Bio
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Mel Taylor 11 artworks | 3 Sold

Mel Taylor is an accomplished contemporary artist based in Western Australia. Working primarily with oil paintings and resin, Mel skilfully captures the essence of Western Australia's breathtaking landscapes and intricacies of the human form.
As an award-winning artist, her keen attention to detail and use of realistic painting techniques bring portraits and landscapes to life, evoking a sense of depth, communication and connection.
Mel's current work centres around exploring the human experience and challenges individuals face living with a lesser-known cancer. Through this series of work she aims to raise awareness and provide a unique perspective on this issue.
Operating from her studio nestled in the idyllic Perth hills, surrounded by beautiful bushland, Mel creates visually captivating works merging realism with emotional storytelling.