This Note rekates to the painting Interdit (Forbidden) 1968,which no longer exists but could be re-painted in the near future.
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notes from the 1960s paintings
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INTERDIT
(FORBIDDEN)
1968
Acrylic on unstretched cotton canvas, primed with acrylic primer.
Description:
Initially painted on the ship on return to Australia, and originally contained a twisting form at the bottom of the canvas
(in a Homage to Verdun theme). Finally, the bottom section was cut off and canvas stretched.
The pale pink background was constructed with beam-like intrusions running vertically.
Exhibited:
Design Art Centre, Brisbane?
Dates:
commenced August 1968. Completed December 1968 stop
Size:
76" x 42"
Sales:
Notes:
The two main vertical beings; central containing blue, white, grey and yellow set up a strangely powerful force with the red beam on the right-hand each. The pale pink space assisted effect.
Masking tape is used to arrive at clearly defined bands; being vertical meant that any irregularities on the edge of more obvious (and more disturbing) than if the painting was viewed horizontally.
Slide sent to Lily Hitch $180. 25 January 89
