Lot 8

Work is in overall good condition. There is a small surface mark to the centre left edge, near the head of the subject.


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Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne 2012
Private collection, Melbourne

Marshland, Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne, 3 June – 2 July 2011
"In these hyperrealistic portrait paintings, Nelson depicts adolescence in colourful isolation: individual portraits of young teens who avoid the viewer's gaze and remain defiantly absorbed in themselves. Lucy's headphones cancel out the noise of the world, and communication with Gracie is deferred as our empathy is channeled instead through the imploring gaze of her puppy. Nelson's subjects are named, but by no means do they allow themselves to be identified - these youths wear their layers of mirrored sunglasses, comical masks, hats, and codified clothing as impenetrable defenses." (exhibition statement)

RELATED WORK:
Walking in Tall Grass, Gracie I 2010, oil on linen, 77 x 59 cm

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