Clayton Tremlett 'Study for Self Portrait as Ned Kelly aged fifty (There's a Ned in every crowd)' animals

Clayton Tremlett 'Study for Self Portrait as Ned Kelly aged fifty (There's a Ned in every crowd)' animalsClayton Tremlett is an contemporary Australian printmaker whose work is influenced by the country's historical narratives. In Beard and Influence, the artist emulates the nations infamous bushrangers, and their facial hair, in this series of self portraits. Across a span of three years, Tremlett delved into the tales of the notorious figures like Ned Kelly, akin to the legendary folklore of Robin Hood. In the classic tale, the bandit is considered

this rare etching from the archives of the publisher

two main figures convey a unique narrative

reconfigured into a dining room chair

refers to the Ancient Greek goddess of agriculture

'Champagne and Oysters' 2019

and numerous tertiary and regional collections

'Bathers VI'

Image Size: 80 x 55 cm

flowers are symbols of beauty and transience

reminiscent of Rembrandt

and titled lower right: “The Wrong Horse” Eric Thake 1955

For Blackman