Mid-century house on edge of bushland Mid-century house on edge of bushland Mid-century house on edge of bushland Mid-century house on edge of bushland — artist's signature Mid-century house on edge of bushland — edge view Mid-century house on edge of bushland — detail Mid-century house on edge of bushland — shown hanging
Mid-century house on edge of bushland
Mid-century house on edge of bushland
Mid-century house on edge of bushland
Mid-century house on edge of bushland — artist's signature
Mid-century house on edge of bushland — edge view
Mid-century house on edge of bushland — detail
Mid-century house on edge of bushland — shown hanging
Painting by Stephen Smith 23 Artworks Sold

Where the Cockatoos Call

Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist

105cm (W) x 105cm (H) x 4cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

A$3,500

Arrives 20–22 Sep

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Artwork Description

A modernist mid-century house, designed to blend into its bushland environment, hovers over a valley - a quiet collision between the cool restraint of static architecture and the natural expressionism of the landscape. At the end of the day cockatoos call from across the valley, marking their territory and reminding us that the natural world, alive and constantly growing, will always be at odds with man’s static constructions, no matter how well conceived.

Artist Bio
Photo of Stephen Smith
Stephen Smith 113 artworks | 5 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.

Commissions
Stephen's studio is in Sydney, Australia