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James GleesonOnly the Psychic has Reality1976
1976
$10,098.70
£7,500
€8,844.12
CA$13,990.39
A$15,691.15
CHF 8,217.21
MX$190,662.81
NOK 104,344.85
SEK 98,926.27
DKK 66,016.74
About the Item
Charcoal, ink and ink wash, and collage on paper, signed and dated (lower right), 70cm x 51cm (78cm x 59cm framed). The picture is floated within the frame, behind non-reflective UV glass.
Renowned as Australia’s foremost surrealist painter and poet, James Gleeson’s oeuvre explores the human condition beyond visible reality and the limitations of the senses through powerful enigmas of fleshy biomorphic, mechanical and illusionistic landscape forms. In addition to his contributions to surrealism, throughout his career Gleeson made important contributions to the Australian art world as a dedicated writer, critic and affiliate of a number of art institutions. An artist, who also served on the board of the National Gallery of Australia, was a truly original painter. By the late 60’s, Many of his paintings had homoerotic undertones, something which reflected on Gleeson's own homosexuality. In keeping with the Freudian principles of surrealism, he composed works which, he said, symbolized the inner workings of the human mind.
- Creator:James Gleeson (1915 - 2008, Australian)
- Creation Year:1976
- Dimensions:Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: Gleeson, Only the Psychic has reality1stDibs: LU2263211564052
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