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his artwork by Tom Gibbs depicts a solitary figure standing on a rocky outcrop, gazing out over a vast, mountainous landscap…
his artwork by Tom Gibbs depicts a solitary figure standing on a rocky outcrop, gazing out over a vast, mountain… — edge view
his artwork by Tom Gibbs depicts a solitary figure standing on a rocky outcrop, gazing out over a vast, mountainous… — detail
Painting by Tom Gibbs 4 Artworks Sold

Wonderer Above the Fog

Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist

79cm (W) x 105cm (H) x 6cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

A$1,960

Arrives 1–3 Sep

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Artwork Description

This artwork intertwines elements from Caspar David Friedrich's "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog" and Eugene von Guérard's views of Mount Kosciuszko, crafting a unique narrative set in the Australian bush. It depicts a child embarking on an adventure, framed by a dramatic backdrop that evokes the grandeur of Romanticism. The presence of laughing kookaburras enriching the scene with a sense of wonder and Australian familiarity.

Artist Bio
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Tom Gibbs 14 artworks | 2 Sold

Brisbane-based artist Tom Gibbs is a Victorian College of the Arts graduate, honored with the Ian Potter Scholarship and the Graeme Hildebrand Travel Grant. Recognized in numerous awards including twice finalist in the Metro Arts Prize, his art delves into collective memories, exploring the profound connections and universal truths within the human experience.

Commissions
Tom's studio is in Brisbane