John Olsen 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' the field revisited

John Olsen 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' the field revisitedIn this lively watercolour, a velvet monkey all but springs from the page. For John Olsen, monkeys are the circus performers of the animal kingdom reminders that humour, curiosity and joy are shared across species. Here, their playful spirit becomes a gentle call to care for the natural world, expressed through Olsens unmistakably vivacious linework. 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' is a delightful find: energetic, character filled and executed with the

John Olsen’s work sees all forms of life as interconnected and vital

Venice Etching

'Seed Pod + Shadow #2' 2013

The Alexandra Fountains sits central to the mining town

Covering everything from his backyard to the divine female energy

Campbell is represented across national and international collections

Acrylic on canvas

He is represented in all state collections and has been honoured with numerous exhibitions

The Secret Garden and Narnia

the browns evoking the umami of a duck breast and the orange

'Out of gas' 2021

Cullen draws a Pinocchio-nosed man