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An empty deckchair in front of retro tv set in the backyard. Washing hangs on the Hills Hoist at the back, an open beer sits…
An empty deckchair in front of retro tv set in the backyard. Washing hangs on the Hills Hoist at the back, an open beer sits…
An empty deckchair in front of retro tv set in the backyard. Washing hangs on the Hills Hoist at the back, an open beer sits…
An empty deckchair in front of retro tv set in the backyard. Washing hangs on the Hills Hoist at the ba… — artist's signature
An empty deckchair in front of retro tv set in the backyard. Washing hangs on the Hills Hoist at the back, an op… — edge view
An empty deckchair in front of retro tv set in the backyard. Washing hangs on the Hills Hoist at the back, an open … — detail
An empty deckchair in front of retro tv set in the backyard. Washing hangs on the Hills Hoist at the back, a… — shown hanging
Painting by Stephen Smith 24 Artworks Sold

Backyard Cricket

Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist

63cm (W) x 63cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Framed by Artist

A$1,500

Estimated Arrival: 20–22nd October

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Artwork Description

Backyard cricket is more than a tradition - it’s an Aussie way of life. Stumps painted on a garbage bin and slogging the ball over the fence for “six”. I fondly remember living in a house with a big backyard - but as I was the only one in my family interested in the game, I found my own way of enjoying backyard cricket!

Artist Bio
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Stephen Smith 113 artworks | 6 Sold

I paint streets, landscapes, portraits and other things that capture me.

My artist journey began with an early passion for painting before following a career in television and film where I've created soundtracks for many of Australia's best known television shows and award winning productions. In recent years I've returned to my original love of painting.

I’m drawn to the often overlooked moments of emptiness or disquiet within urban environments and aim to evoke some response or humour through much of my work. I also like to explore at the imbalance, or sometimes tension, between the constructed and natural worlds.

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Stephen's studio is in Sydney, Australia