John Olsen 'Foggy Morning' neo-expressionism

John Olsen 'Foggy Morning' neo-expressionismSydney Harbour runs like an artery through John Olsens practice. It is the subject of his seven piece suit, Seaport of Desire, of which this work is part of. In 1973, he completed a sprawling mural of Sydney Harbour for the Opera House. The work was inspired by Kenneth Slessors poem Five Bells, which pays tribute to a victim of harbours waters. While one might find this macabre subject matter for a public mural, Olsen perceives the harbour and its

curiosity and a renewed sense of wonder

Crafted in a delicate cast of greys

This artwork would sure to be a lively and bold addition to any collection

‘Dawn’

'Hillside at Night I - Diptych'

It formed the second largest Jewish community in prewar Poland

Published by Clarice Beckett Images and printed by Michelle Perry at Marnling Press

'Dusk Red' 1985

For collectors of paintings and contemporary Australian art

an ovoid composition that is thought of as the embryo of his visual language

His daring use of brilliant colour combined with the strong rhythmic mark making lead to powerful

or those with fond memories of its famous Tea Room and many restaurants