Reg Mombassa (a.k.a Chris O Doherty) has been a musician, clothing designer for Mambo and artist. His work is instantly recognisable, characterised by a fusion of the mundane – even suburban – and surreal, producing whimsical images that can pack a progressive punch.

This original drawing captures a detail from New Zealand’s Makara beach. Mombassa hones in on a gnarled piece of driftwood against sand, speckled with jewel-like rocks. Under the artist’s eye, the beach turns magical – alternative dimension tinged purple.

An Antipodean icon, Mombassa is one of Australia’s most collected, celebrated and recognised contemporary artists. From playing with Mental As Anything to being collected by Patrick White, Elton John and the National Gallery of Australia, Mombassa continues to feature in the collective imagination, living on walls, album covers and t-shirts across Australia.

Reg MOMBASSA (1951 - )
'Waterlog, Makara beach'
charcoal on paper
Image Size: 27 x 38 cm
Dimensions: 29 x 42 cm
Signed: Titled and signed 'Reg M' below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the image surface.

(c) The Artist or Assignee