Painting by Trevor Salisbury 253 Artworks Sold

maternal bond

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

152.6cm (W) x 122.1cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$3,850

Artwork Description

The Humpback whale is a gentle giant of the ocean. They are intelligent, sensitive and kind. This is my largest painting of humpbacks to date. Their presence requires a large format. Maternal Bond reflects the closeness of mother and calf, a lifelong bond that we relate to.

Artist Bio

Physical mark making on 2 dimensional surfaces has been a life long pursuit. I am constantly experimenting in my artistic practice. Started painting at an early age. Studied at ATI achieving a 3 year Diploma in Graphic Design between 77-79. Student of Ray Dowling and Ken Robinson. 82 freelanced commercially. Lived in Europe from 84-86. Studio in Stockholm. Designer for 17 years in Sydney. Moved to Tamborine Mountain 02. Work is represented in collections over Europe, USA and Australasia. Awards: HC at St Bernards Art Prize. RJ Ambler Portrait prize QLD RNA 06. 2nd Landscape in D’arcy Doyle Art Awards: 06 +10. Finalist Stanthorpe 08.