Eolo Paul Bottaro 'Untitled (Polite Poultry)' animals

Eolo Paul Bottaro 'Untitled (Polite Poultry)' animalsEolo Paul Bottaro is an Sicilian Australian artist dubbed the Renaissance man for his devotion to seventeenth century painting techniques. Drawing upon art history and theories of pictorial harmony, Bottaro paints a world that sees myths continue to resonate with contemporary life. Whether a raw chicken in the manner of a nude, an homage to Goya or vividly coloured landscape, Bottaros imagery unites personality, beauty and history. There is something

Paper Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm

Among Australia's most celebrated artists

With wit and wonder

Last End Upon All

is a breath of fresh air

a series of shapes that evoke reprieve

often with considerable primal strength

Mayo forms unexpected connections

though there may be some minor signs of wear or disruption to the painted surface

‘The Arnolfini Portrait’ has bewitched audiences

and subsequent 1975 film

become inseparable