A figure pulls on a rope that twists through a complex series of pulleys which ultimately feeds back to being attached to hi… A figure pulls on a rope that twists through a complex series of pulleys which ultimately feeds ba… — shown in a room setting A figure pulls on a rope that twists through a complex series of pulleys which ultimately feeds back to being attached to hi…
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A figure pulls on a rope that twists through a complex series of pulleys which ultimately feeds back to being attached to hi…
A figure pulls on a rope that twists through a complex series of pulleys which ultimately feeds ba… — shown in a room setting
A figure pulls on a rope that twists through a complex series of pulleys which ultimately feeds back to being attached to hi…
Painting by Richard Baxter 1 Artwork Sold

‘Trying too hard’

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

200cm (W) x 137cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Self portrait, working too hard against myself. I pull on a rope which winds back around through a complex series of pulleys, and is tied to my waist. The harder I work, the less I succeed.
I guess it's about no realising when you are trying too hard and not letting go, relaxing and going with the flow.

Artist Bio
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Richard Baxter 16 artworks | 1 Sold

Having the highest price sale on Bluethumb for 25-26, Richard Baxter has been painting and exhibiting for 44 years, showing in galleries around Australia.
He currently runs a studio in Castlemaine.
Past exhibitions and prizes are not important to the value of art. But I've had a lot of exhibitions over 45 years and can send you the list if you wish.

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Richard's studio is in Victoria, Australia