Auguste Blackman 'Croix III' surreal Inscribed reverse sheet

Inscribed reverse sheet

A similar monotype titled Head of a Woman created the same year is represented at the National Gallery of Australia

looking out at the Californian landscape

where I've left the viewer wondering whether it is our cute friend Gizmo

‘Philippa’ not only depicts a moment of connection in the studio

Auguste Blackman 'Croix III' surreal Inscribed reverse sheetAuguste Blackmans Croix III, titled after the French term for cross, is a beautiful image. Painted at the turn of seasons, Auguste Blackman depicts the Christian cross in a bed of twinkling marks. The colours are autumnal and the symbolism rebirth, beauty and faith reticent of new beginnings. A respected Australian artist, Auguste is the progeny of the revered artistic dynasty the Blackman family. Whether reflecting on the experience of growing up