'Women at the Beach' 1982
5-28 October 2002 (another example)
Cullinane’s lighthouse appears divine – a North Star that the woman will either notice or not
A superb example of Rankins work which can be found in several state collections around Australia
and through his work he blends aspects of realistic figuration with a sense of the absurd
John Olsen 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' sculpture 'Women at the Beach' 1982In this lively watercolour, a velvet monkey all but springs from the page. For John Olsen, monkeys are the circus performers of the animal kingdom reminders that humour, curiosity and joy are shared across species. Here, their playful spirit becomes a gentle call to care for the natural world, expressed through Olsens unmistakably vivacious linework. 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' is a delightful find: energetic, character filled and executed with the