Roger Kemp OBE AO (1908-87) is considered as one of the foremost representatives of Australian abstract art movement. He had developed a unique iconographic language to convey experience through movement and energy. Meditations on human condition and spiritual journey are central to his art. Kemp’s set of tapestries, which adorn the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, are considered to be among Australia’s most iconic and celebrated works.

In 'Untitled (Choreography)' this sense of movement created through abstract shapes is enigmatically conveyed. As described by fellow artist James Gleeson in 1967, "[Kemp's] glimpses of the ineffable are translated to us in terms of dancing, for his paintings are a choreography of the spirit - but the dancing is never extravagant. It has the formal quality of a saraband. Every movement, every gesture, every brushstroke becomes part of a ritual."

This work would be a valuable addition to both seasoned and budding collectors of rare paintings as well as to the connoisseurs of global abstract art movements.

Roger KEMP (1908 - 1987)
'Untitled (Choreography)'
synthetic polymer paint on masonite
Image Size: 89 x 121 cm
Signed: Signed lower right: Roger Kemp.

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Very Good

(c) The Artist or Assignee