Del Kathryn Barton represents one of Australia’s most popular contemporary artists. Prolific for her instantly recognisable style of portraiture, Barton has firmly established herself on the cutting edge of the Australian contemporary art market. Through surreal, often uncanny imagery, Barton encourages her audience to view her artworks as wondrous products of imagination.

The painting “small differences,” captures the striking quality of her signature style. Depicting a figure from the neck-up, this portrait features vivid colours and patterns that evoke a sense of warmth and contemplation. Working in tandem, the bright colour palette and lively patterns direct the eye across the canvas, bringing a strong feeling of energy to the work.

This portrait is meticulous in detail, highlighted through complex layers of paint and imagery. Within each section of this image, Barton has intricately layered films of colour, droplets of paint and detailed linework. The result speaks to Barton’s craftsmanship, producing a balanced work that prompts both intrigue and delight.

A two-time winner of the Archibald Prize (2008 and 2013), Barton is represented across public collections, including at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of South Australia and Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art. In 2018, she was honoured with a major retrospective at the National Gallery of Victoria. For any collector of renowned contemporary Australian art, Del Kathryn Barton represents an enviable find.

Del Kathryn BARTON (1972 - )
'small differences' 2017
mixed media on canvas
Image Size: 82 x 61 cm
Dimensions: 84 x 63 x 6 cm
Signed: signed lower right and titled; del kathryn barton - small differences
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition: Excellent
(c) The Artist or Assignee