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

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

dated and titled on reverse

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he fuses vintage motifs

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in a myriad of colours and moments

'Ovahimba Headman

rendered hypereal beneath Rosendale’s eye

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Acrylics on paper

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