David Bromley is one of Australia's most recognisable contemporary artists, celebrated for his expressive portraits and still life compositions that draw upon both art historical traditions and popular culture. Characterised by bold outlines, vivid colour palettes, and an intuitive approach to mark-making, Bromley's paintings occupy a space between observation and memory, transforming familiar subjects into emotionally resonant images.

In this work, Bromley presents a dreamlike scene of young figure gazing towards a tabletop arrangement of domestic objects. A teapot, jug, and plate emerge from a richly coloured interior, their forms simplified and outlined with the artist's distinctive graphic sensibility.

Throughout his career, Bromley has returned to recurring themes of childhood, memory, and nostalgia. The resulting works captures both the innocence of youth and the enduring poetry of ordinary moments, demonstrating Bromley's ability to elevate the familiar into something timeless and evocative.

David BROMLEY (1960 - )
'Untitled (Afternoon Tea)'
Acrylic on canvas
Image Size: 122 x 152 cm
Dimensions: 122 x 152 x 5 cm
Signed: Signed lower right
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition: Excellent
(c) The Artist or Assignee