In classical momento mori painting we observe the human skull or skeleton to remind us that material things are fickle. In this work the skeleton stares back at a bunch of flowers uninterested by the gaze of the audience with his own image crudely obstructing the classical human form.
Glib
Framed by Artist
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Framed dimensions - 105.0(W) x 145.0(H).
Artwork dimensions - 95.0(W) x 135.0(H).
Artwork Details
Medium | Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist |
Dimensions | 105cm (W) x 145cm (H) x 8cm (D) |
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Artist Bio
I am 29 years old and have been working as a practicing artist for the past 6 years. Working mainly with painting and drawing.I am currently involved in the Australian art scene and held a position as a director on the board of Alpha House Artist Cooperative. I have held multiple exhibitions throughout Australia and abroad. In 2014 I was awarded the Paris Quarters Residency to create and exhibit works in France. I have also completed residencies in remote communities in WA and in 2017 I was a finalist in 7 Australian art prizes, winning the DP world emerging artist prize. In 2018 I won the Archibald Packing Room Prize. In 2019 I completed two seperate solo exhibitions, one at CarriageWorks for Sydney Contemporary Art Fair and one at Jerico Contemporary. In 2020 I was awarded a residency at Buinho, Messejana, Portugal but due to a global pandemic this has been rescheduled.