Damon Kowarsky is an esteemed contemporary artist. He is inspired by architecture, the colours of the earth and sky, and the relationship between nature and non-natural worlds. Across his practice he has worked in printmaking, drawing and illustration, creating imagery informed by his frequent travels around the world.

The 2024 etching and aquatint, ‘Istanbul V’ pictures a glimpse of an urban streetscape. Characteristic of Kowarsky’s style, this print is sketch-like, evoking the handmade feeling of a drawing. This print captures the dynamic energy of a traveler anticipating the day before them, looking out onto the city they will later explore. In an ode to Kowarsky’s travels abroad, this cityscape evokes the untapped potential of sites unseen, encouraging the viewer to share his sense of wanderlust.

Kowarsky has received numerous awards since graduating from the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts. He is a current brand ambassador for Faber Castell and has been awarded the Toyota Community Spirit Artist Travel Award and Collie Trust Scholarship in recent years. He has featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions internationally in institutions like the Warrnambool Art Gallery, the Islamic Museum of Australia and Megalo Print Studio.

For collectors of graphic works, ‘Istanbul V’ is a compelling find.

Damon KOWARSKY (1973 - )
'Istanbul V' 2024
etching and aquatint on paper
Edition of 14
Image Size: 30 x 20 cm
Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm
Signed: Editioned, titled, signed 'dlk' and dated in margin
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee