{"product_id":"le-miere-philippe-alices-absence-18049","title":"Philippe Le Miere 'Alice's absence'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn ‘Alice’s Absence’, Melbourne-based artist Philippe Le Miere vividly re-imagines Charles Blackman’s iconic Alice in Wonderland universe - minus the guest of honor. Rendered with Le Miere’s characteristically thick, impasto brushwork and a deliciously heightened palette, the work transforms familiar, whimsical tea-party iconography into a vibrant, texturally rich presence, suspended between domesticity, memory and myth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a title that knowingly winks at the psychological space of the original narrative, Le Miere draws compelling parallels between Blackman's mid-century modernism and contemporary post-pop sensibilities. By removing the figure of Alice entirely, the artist allows the everyday tabletop props - the delightfully oversized teacups, the tipping teapot, and the exuberant floral arrangements - to stage their own coup, becoming the sole vessels of meaning. In his vision, the Mad Hatter's domestic setup dissolves into a rich, dreamlike vista that seems to vibrate with a quiet, surreal energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalancing cheeky homage with clever reinvention, ‘Alice’s Absence’ reflects Le Miere's ongoing fascination with the ways art historical lineages are constructed, remembered and playfully reinterpreted across generations. For collectors of Philippe Le Miere, modern Australian art legacies and contemporary still life with a twist, this work is a compelling discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/philippe-le-miere\"\u003ePhilippe LE MIERE\u003c\/a\u003e (1975 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Alice's absence' 2026\u003cbr\u003eacrylic on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 51 x 66 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 51 x 66 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed lower right Le Miere, inscribed verso Philippe Le Miere, title and date\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) The Artist or Assignee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Unstretched","offer_id":45176310562886,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched","offer_id":45176310595654,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched and Framed","offer_id":45176310628422,"sku":null,"price":1175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/le-miere-philippe-alices-absence-18049.jpg?v=1781315382","url":"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/products\/le-miere-philippe-alices-absence-18049","provider":"Art and Collectors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}