Lot 188
Charcoal Koala 2020
charcoal on paper
35 x 25cm
Estimate $140 - $200
Backed and wrapped for protection.
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This sketch by Dennis Thorpe of Australia's beloved koala possesses an edgy, textural quality and is brimming with character.
Dennis Thorpe is an emerging artist who works in a range of mediums. He is interested in Australiana and his local context and harnesses his quirky, idiosyncratic drawing style to represent local business and street scenes. Drawing on personal subject matter, he often uses humour to express his diverse ideas.
Thorpe has been working at Arts Project Australia since 2018 and has exhibited in annual group exhibitions.
Arts Project Australia: Virtual Gala
AUCTION
Sale: IT025
6:00pm - 1 December 2020
Online
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