Martin King 'hoodwinks and lyres studies for volumes II' sculpture

Martin King 'hoodwinks and lyres studies for volumes II' sculptureKing is recognised as one of Australias foremost contemporary printmakers. As well as completing residencies in France, Morocco, India and Antarctica, he has won numerous awards, including the WAMA Art Prize (2023), National Print and Drawing Prize (2022), Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award (2022) and Muswellbrook Drawing Prize (2019). His work can be found in public collections at the British Museum, National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of

the artist was compelled to consider how little he knew of their lives

This print is also illustrated as Plate 139 on page 281 of Joseph Banks Florilegium: Botanical Treasures from Cooks First Voyage

xenophobia and environmentalism

Image Size: 92 x 61 cm

Striking in colour

they linger between the wise and unknowable

Tibooburra

and dedicated collectors of modern and contemporary abstract art movements

titled and numbered in pencil in margin below image: 28/40 Sunset V

as a celebration of his 70th birthday and an homage to his lifetime in Australian art

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numbered and titled lower left