Auguste Blackman 'Fervent Self-Portrait' printmaking

Auguste Blackman 'Fervent Self-Portrait' printmakingAustralias lockdown has spurred reflection in many of us. Created during this period, Auguste Blackmans self portraits are broad, textual studies in expression. Despite their vibrant palettes, however, something remains withheld in Auguste's face there is an inner life we can only glimpse peripherally. This is not something alien. Months spent severed from ordinary life compels us all inward and towards the life of an artist. A respected Australian

perhaps metaphoric of the transient beauty of youth

Each Confluence print is made by master print maker

Represented in most public collections and many international and national private collections

Like the house’s lungs

an elegant etching of two figures listening to and playing music

rhythm and tonal subtlety

Chapter 6 and 7 V Majzner 2001

'Shunga II' 2019

acrylic on canvas

This painting comes unstretched

Each 'In Africa' print is made by master print maker

The etching captures the artist’s joy of picnicking with his children around Sydney’s parklands