John Olsen 'After Chardin (The Skate)' impressionism

John Olsen 'After Chardin (The Skate)' impressionismIn an echo of nature itself, John Olsens work resists stagnation. It is in constant movement, his line looping through landscapes and lifeforms to evoke the interconnectedness and vitality of all living creatures. After Chardin (The Skate) bears two inspirations the 18th century French painter Jean Charmin, best known for his still lifes, and the marine animal, the skate. In Olsens image, Chardins richness meets the Australians verve, producing a

his work not only graces the National Gallery of Victoria but is also memorialised at Bendigo’s The Schaller Studio

Rona GREEN (1972 - )

It is redolent with celebration

Dimensions: 31 x 31 cm

What was make-believe

She travelled extensively and was part of an artistic enclave that included Russell Drysdale

Archers work is highly regarded for engaging the viewer in a profound dialogue

Blackman was stirred most by the people in his life

the artist draws out his subject’s pathos like a wailing crescendo

Louise TOMLINSON (1964 - )

flowers and fruit

more musical than visual – an operatic meditation on form itself