Bold, expressive, and utterly distinctive, this original etching by Mark Schaller—celebrated co-founder of Melbourne’s Roar collective—offers a serene interpretation of the impact of bushfires on Australian landscapes. Using gestural strokes to depict a dreamy outline of Australian bushland, the black and white background is interrupted by five orange pillars, evoking the movements of fire.

This etching’s soft, hazy appearance lends itself to the exploration of bushfires, given its immediate likeness to smoke. By capturing the bushland in such an intangible form, Schaller reminds us of the destructive impacts of fire. When combined with the gently swaying orange pillars, this work composes a peaceful contemplation on our place within larger natural ecosystems. 

Schaller’s work is held by the National Gallery of Victoria and immortalised in Bendigo’s The Schaller Studio. This etching, alive with the improvisational spirit of jazz, is a joyful acquisition for any serious collector of Australian or contemporary art—a true testament to Schaller’s exuberant vision and enduring influence.

Mark SCHALLER (1960 - )
'Bushfire II' 2006
etching on paper
Image Size: 15 x 12 cm 
Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned in margin
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Port Jackson Press Australia embossed stamp in lower right.

Condition: Very Good

(c) The Artist or Assignee