The Coo-eee Gallery in Sydney has a unique exhibit in it’s Aboriginal Paintings Gallery.
While there are a number of paintings on exhibit, several drew the most attention from those attending the recent opening. One painting in particular had rather large crowd gathered around it and was quite the catalyst for discussion. Titled “Of Puffy Eyes“, the striking colors and deep hues used to create this very up-close rendering of an Australian Aboriginal was both breathtaking and provocative.
I read review in the Sydney Morning Herald that was very terse and quite unkind to the artist. I couldn’t disagree more.
I invite you to look inot the eyes and tell me what you see.
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