John OLSEN'Opera House' Original Etching, Sydney, Modernist, Poem FRAMED

  

Sydneys Opera House is a beating heart in John Olsens practice. In 1973, he completed a now iconic commission for the building - a sprawling mural of Sydney Harbour.

The work was inspired by Kenneth Slessors poem Five Bells, which pays tribute to a victim of harbour's waters. While one might find this macabre subject matter for a public mural, Olsen perceives the harbour and its surroundings as neither good nor bad; but rather as a force vital enough to give and take life. In this original framed etching, Olsen again unites the Opera House with poetry. In it, sun, sky and city collide; a dance of shape, line and life. Beside this, sits a poem entitled Watsons Bay.

This is an artist who has salt water running through his veins. Anyone who feels connected to the place in which they live recognises that cities are organisms.

Tied to the Opera House, harbour and Watsons Bay by a psychic umbilical cord, Olsens vision is for the locals. It perceives Sydney as poetry and the sea as an epic, opening a dialogue between self and place.

Artisanally framed and ready to hang, this work is not only collectible; it's heartfelt. For admirers of the artist, Sydney-siders and collectors of important Australian art, come home to Opera House. 24 x 19 cm (height x width).

56 x 75 x 4 cm (height x width x depth). Signed, dated and titled bottom margin of the first panel. As New: The work of art is in the same immaculate condition as when it was created. All original works of art are accompanied by a Letter of Provenance from Angela Tandori Fine Art. Do you need this work of art framed? At Angela Tandori Fine Art, we offer specialist advice for custom framing. Local clients are welcome to consult with us at our Hawthorn workshop. Alternatively, we also offer online consultation for clients who are busy, located outside of Melbourne or both. To find out more, please message us. At Angela Tandori Fine Art, we want to empower Confident Collectors. We know that starting an art collection can be daunting - markets fluctuate, trends waver and theories permeate. Start with art that speaks to you. Whether you're drawn to art for its audacity, power or narrative, discovering what you love is exciting. And to ease the process, we're here to help with advice, services and consultation. Start your own art collection today and tell your story. Since 2001, Angela Tandori Fine Art has been connecting people across the world with art they love. With a focus on Modern and Contemporary collectable Australian art, we offer a platform where first-time, as well as established collectors can discover art with confidence. We are Located in the famous Collingwood Arts precinct in Melbourne and always available online - we are professional so you can be passionate. Our director, Angela Tandori is a second generation art dealer who begun working in the industry in 1998. Armed with vast experience in auctioning, valuing, exhibiting and consulting in Australian art, Angela has honed her vision for the modern collector.

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What if item arrives damaged? We will request photographic documentation of the damage and that you retain the original packaging. The item "John OLSEN'Opera House' Original Etching, Sydney, Modernist, Poem FRAMED" is in sale since Thursday, August 6, 2020.

This item is in the category "Art\Art Prints". The seller is "angelatandorifineart" and is located in VIC Australia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: Australia
• Artist: John Olsen
• Colour: Yellow
• Style: Modernist
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Printing Technique: Etching
• Date of Creation: 2003
• Signed: Signed
• Medium: etching on paper
• Dimensions: 24 x 19 cm
• Framing: Framed
• Year: 2003
• Features: Framed
• Subject: Cityscapes
• Originality: Original