The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colour silkscreen… The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed … — shown in a room setting The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colour silkscreen… The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colou… — edge view The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colour s… — detail
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The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colour silkscreen…
The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed … — shown in a room setting
The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colour silkscreen…
The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colou… — edge view
The painting depicts one half of the iconic cover illustration from the book "Gnomes" transformed into a 2 colour s… — detail
Painting by the Gnomad . 11 Artworks Sold

Polychrome Gnome 1

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

25cm (W) x 30cm (H) x 1.5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$180

Artwork Description

When I think of gnomes the iconic cover illustration of the iconic "Gnomes" book from the 1970s comes immediately to mind.

The cultural impact of the book was such that it shaped the way people imagined what a gnome might look like to the extent that the majority of contemporary garden gnome designs use it as a template.

On a personal level the image has a deeply resonant quality which has a portal-like ability to open pathways into memory and imagination.

Artist Bio
Photo of the Gnomad .
the Gnomad . 44 artworks | 11 Sold

I am fascinated by discovering how images and paintings are actually made, particularly the traditional craft of oil painting but
I also like experimenting with different ways of making paintings which includes using digital technology and trying out alternative media.

My artwork often blends usually discrete subjects, idioms and genres and I am often drawn to subjects which had a powerful impact on my imagination when I was a kid.

I often employ "found" or rediscovered imagery and try to re-contextualise it. The goal is to make images that are conduits to an experience of resonance for the viewer.
I use professional quality paints, surfaces, mediums and varnishes to ensure the works are permanent and stable.

Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) RMIT University

Recent Group Exhibitions

No Place Like Home (31 July - 28 August 2026)
Cube 37 - Cube Gallery FAC

Linden Postcard Show 2026
Linden New Art
(Winner of t Acland Street Village Business Association Award)

Punchlines ( Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 co-event)
Fortyfivedownstairs Gallery
Selective Group Exhibition