Paying homage to Renaissance Masters, Graeme Peebles reinterprets the still life genre through a surrealist prism. His richness of detail, use of chiaroscuro and depth of black are all part of what makes Peebles an internationally acclaimed printmaker.

In ‘Shell Collector’ he envisions a jellyfish, revealing his mastery over medium. The jellyfish is transparent, ghostly, luminous – sweeping forth from the blackened water, a shell absorbed into its crown. This collector is a shellfish.

Peebles is represented at the National Gallery of Australia, Parliament House, Artbank and most state galleries. For collectors of aquatic scenes and works on paper, ‘Shell Collector’ is a striking find.

Graeme PEEBLES (1955 - )
'Shell Collector' 2007
mezzotint on paper
Edition of 50
Image Size: 15 x 12 cm
Dimensions: 25 x 25 cm
Signed: Signed 'Peebles', titled and editioned below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Part of a print exchange between 50 Victorian artists, curated by Rona Green. This selection of works highlights the richness and diversity of the print medium as well as the strength of current practice. This collection was exhibited in Green’s hometown at Geelong Art Gallery in 2007 to 2008.

Condition: Excellent

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