|
|
|
Aviva's Pick
Aviva Lehmann | Senior Vice President, American Art, New York
|
Rover Thomas, a leading figure in the East Kimberley painting movement, imbues Untitled (Lake Argyle) with a profound sense of loss and resilience. Using natural earth pigments and an aerial perspective, Thomas transforms the flooded landscape into a spiritual map—one that merges ancestral knowledge with the scars of environmental displacement. I’m drawn in by the bold expanses of color, which evoke the sensibilities of Color Field painters and the tonal explorations of the Stieglitz Circle, yet carry an emotional weight that is entirely Thomas’s own. His work pulses with a raw, meditative energy, offering a reflection on survival, memory, and continuity.
|
|
|
Frank's Pick
Frank Hettig | Vice President, Modern & Contemporary Art
|
Printmaker Rew Hanks’ Philanthropists' Post of Folly showcases his intricate hand-coloring technique on a large, multi-sheet screen print laid on wood panel. Though best known for his intaglio process, Hanks maintains his signature socio-political commentary that explores Australia’s deep and complex history. This work blends pop culture with his recurring ghost image of the Van Diemen’s Land stamp—referencing Tasmania’s colonial past—alongside historical symbolism drawn from The Conciliation (1840) by Benjamin Duterrau, one of the first historical paintings of the Australian colonies. Philanthropists' Post of Folly
is a striking and thought-provoking piece, making it a distinctive addition to any collection.
|
|
|
Ezriel's Picks
Ezriel Wilson | Cataloguer, Fine Art
|
Ildiko Kovacs, one of Australia’s foremost abstract artists, takes my breath away with her bold use of deep rich colors and line in Gantheaume Point (diptych). Kovacs generally works on large surfaces using rollers to apply layers of paint, which she builds up and scrapes back over time. Kovacs spiraling imagery leans into the depth and movement of her thought-provoking compositions and their ability to make the unseen, seen.
|
|
Constantine Nicholas Instructions for Seamen I spoke to me by the artist’s masterful blending of text and imagery in the mixed media of oil, ink, and gold leaf on canvas. Earlier works from Nicholas, like Instructions for Seaman I, cite colonial, First Nations and commercial references that the artist uses to question his identity. Nicholas' ability to challenge Australia’s deep history alongside his own identity in abstract space imbues the viewer to think deeper about the traveling seafarer, where we all came from, or even where we are all going. Add this eye-catching work to your collection today!
|
|
|
Julia's Picks
Julia Matthiesen | Department Coordinator & Assistant, American Art
|
This piece is many things at once—a story, a meditation, a map—all of which capture my imagination. The Tingari matrix motif, central to Tjakamarra’s work, mirrors the rhythm and movement of First Nations sacred ceremonies, while charting a journey across the canvas. His intricate, pointillist dot painting technique can’t help but pull you in, transporting you to another place.
|
|
Fragments on Blue Ground invites you to look through the painting rather than just at it, like light filtering through stained glass. I’m immediately drawn to the richness of the layering and the way the colors seem to shift and glow. Seeing it in person, the scale and texture are even more captivating—there’s an energy here that a photo cannot capture.
|
|
|
Lauren's Picks
Lauren Paun | Consignment Coordinator, Fine & Decorative Arts
|
This painting, Untitled (1997), created by Gloria Petyarre, one of the renowned Seven Sisters from Utopia, reflects her deep connection to family, culture, and the land. The abstract depiction of native plants captures the rhythm and energy of the natural world while her familial role is mirrored in the harmony of the brushstrokes, each independent yet interconnected. As a sister and admirer of nature myself, I feel a deep connection to this piece.
|
|
In Waiting Between Takes from Always Afternoon series, Ross Watson masterfully draws the viewer in through striking contrast, blending soft pastel hues with rich greens to balance dreamlike serenity and realism. His carefully composed figures evoke contemplation and melancholy, inspiring curiosity, and emotional tension. Known for his progressive views, Watson reimagines historical and military imagery through a contemporary lens, challenging traditional narratives of masculinity and identity. This is a painting I can definitely get lost in—in the best way.
|
|
|
Xenia's Pick
Xenia Amaya | Cataloguer, Decorative Arts
|
A pair of my favorite sculptures in our upcoming auction has got to be Billy Petyarre's Yerrampe figures. These sculptures embody the deep spiritual connection between Anmatyerre people and their Dreaming, with intricate dot and concentric circle motifs symbolizing ceremonial body paint and sacred narratives. I truly enjoy the artist's choice of bold ochre, black, and white palette that echoes the land and traditions of Central Australia. Who wouldn’t enjoy these figures’ expressive forms that capture a sense of presence and ancestral reverence? Happy bidding!
|
|
|
Ed's Pick
Ed Beardsley | Vice President and Managing Director, Fine & Decorative Arts
|
|
Floral Still Life by Ian Van Wieringen captivates the senses with its swirling energy, loose brushwork, and flowing lines. Van Wieringen’s use of pastel and subtle jewel tones breathes life into the once-static subject of flowers in vases, set against an open window and the rolling hills of the Australian landscape. Additionally, the piece bears a personal inscription from Van Wieringen to the collector, serving as a reminder to Wolfensohn’s longstanding commitment to the arts and dedication to arts education. Escape in this still life by adding to your collection today, Happy bidding!
|
|
|
|
Aviva Lehmann
Senior Vice President,
American Art,
New York
AvivaL@HA.com
(212) 486-3530
|
|
|
Frank Hettig
Vice President, Modern & Contemporary Art
FrankH@HA.com
(214) 409-1157
|
|
|
Julia Matthiesen
Department Coordinator &
Assistant, American Art
JuliaM@HA.com
(214) 409-3051
|
|
|
|
Lauren Paun
Consignment Coordinator Fine &
Decorative Arts
LaurenP@HA.com
(214) 409-1172
|
|
|
Xenia Amaya
Cataloguer,
Decorative Arts
XeniaA@HA.com
(214) 409-1907
|
|
|
Ed Beardsley
Vice President and Managing
Director, Fine & Decorative Arts
EdB@HA.com
(214) 409-1137
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
