Rick Amor is among Australia’s most collectible artists. Best known for his psychologically incisive landscapes and atmospheric scenes of everyday life, Amor found his artistic beginnings in the world of political cartoons, working for several publications including ‘Overland’, where he was on the board until 1998. Working in this industry, Amor created hand-drawn works that were incisively political - sparking conversation, and responding directly, and honestly, to the world around him. These political cartoons are striking reflections of the diversity of Amor’s artistic skill.

In 'Raised Fist' the artist uses the widely-recognised symbol of the raised fist as a sign of resistance, solidarity and defiance against oppression. Held tightly in this fist is a hooded figure, most likely a figure from the Ku Klux Klan, the American white supremacist, far-right hate group. Responding to an international political environment, Amor's strong use of imagery shows an avid anti-racist sentiment.

Amor has been the subject of numerous public exhibitions at the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, Castlemaine Art Gallery and Australian Print Workshop. He is also held in the collections of most major Australian institutions. In 1999, Amor was appointed the official war artist and is the subject of two major monographs. For collectors of works on paper and contemporary art, Amor is a striking find.

Rick AMOR (1948 - )
'Untitled (Raised Fist)' Unknown
ink on paper
Image Size: 22 x 18 cm
Dimensions: 36 x 32 cm
Signed: Rick Amor lower right
Comes with Letter of Provenance
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Condition: Good: Describes the average used work of art, where the image is in good condition. The margin may need to be framed out due to markings, corner wear, dog ear, small tears or if framed, the frame may have minor damage

(c) Rick Amor / Copyright Agency