Yosl Bergner 'Enlightenment' surreal

Yosl Bergner 'Enlightenment' surrealYosl Bergner stands among Australia's most important twentieth century artists, celebrated for bringing the emotional intensity of European modernism into Australian art. Throughout a career spanning more than seven decades, he developed a distinctive visual language in which everyday objects became potent symbols of the human experience. In 'Enlightenment', Bergner transforms a modest arrangement of domestic forms into a dramatic and enigmatic stage.

she is an essential – and joyous – addition to collections of modern

Whether reflecting on his upbringing or pay homage to a feathered friend

a shadow growing from the bright white beneath

Printed beneath signature: Part of an imaginary conversation in the shadow of FREMIETS / Jeanne dArc on the forecourt of the National Gallery of Victoria /Original lino-cut by / ERIC THAKE of Melbourne

Across a span of three years

nature is transformed into a stained glass window

Dimensions: 112 x 127 cm

Signed: signed BLACKMAN

The brevity of line and the delicacy of the teal-toned tinting demonstrate the artist’s proficiency of the print medium

His former teacher

'Reflecting Woman' 2020

titled lower right