Brett Whiteley 'The Garden in Sanur, Bali' Printmaking Most bracingly however

Most bracingly however

Sydney Harbour runs like an artery through John Olsen’s practice

Dimensions: 29 x 28 cm

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Brett Whiteley 'The Garden in Sanur, Bali' Printmaking Most bracingly howeverFor Brett Whiteley, Bali represented a paradise like Eden. First visiting in 1974 with Clifton and Albert Tucker, Whiteley soon felt an affinity with Balinese culture. The lush tropical setting represented a relief from the chaos of city living, addiction and fame. The Garden in Sanur, Bali is an image of bliss. Framed by a window, among Whiteleys favoured motifs, is a thatching garden, spindly trees rearing over flowers, grasses and ferns. Despite