A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — shown in a room setting A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — artist's signature A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — edge view A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — shown hanging
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A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown
A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — shown in a room setting
A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown
A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown
A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — artist's signature
A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — edge view
A gum tree in yellow, mustard and navy, with a blue sky and clouds above the crown — shown hanging
Painting by Jesslyn Murphy 12 Artworks Sold

The Golden Age

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

91cm (W) x 121cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$890

Artwork Description

Celebrating the gum trees of Mordialloc. Part of a series acknowledging the many thanks I give to the local urban trees that persevere and improve neighbourhood crime rates, air quality, temperature regulation, wildlife diversity and inspire awe in our children. Executed with bold impasto block colours, inspired partly by modern illustration styles. Each piece in the series depicts a different real-life tree, with different colours to represent the time of day it is viewed by the artist and inspired by the fragmented shapes of the bark. The Golden Age is a gum growing in a nearby dog park, at least 30 years old, seen and loved on evening dog walks.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity plus titled and signed on back. Frame not included.

Artist Bio
Photo of Jesslyn Murphy
Jesslyn Murphy 16 artworks | 7 Sold

Playful palette knife landscapes to feel good about!
Studio artist in Melbourne.

Jesslyn’s work transforms special visited places and often-overlooked local treasures into pop-art landscapes. Each piece reflects meticulous planning of colour combinations, favouring split complementary colour palettes and fluorescent underpainting. Modern illustration and printmaking artists have been a source of inspiration and influence on Jesslyn’s emerging work. Her current works make use of professional quality artist's paints, canvases, timber panels and brushes. Her work can be viewed in person by appointment in Mordialloc, VIC 3195.

Her lively, vibrant and bold style has garnered recognition, including being nominated as a Finalist for Fortyfivedownstairs Emerging Artist Prize 2025. Her paintings have found homes in private collections across Australia.

With group and solo exhibitions this year, Jesslyn is on a mission to explore ever crisper and more joyful colour combinations, while celebrating the beauty of her neighbourhood.