In an echo of nature itself, John Olsen’s work resists stagnation. It is in constant movement, his line looping through landscapes and lifeforms to evoke the interconnectedness and vitality of nature. In ‘Salt Lake’, he depicts a salt-stained landscape from above. The colours are soft, light yellow banks curling around a bleached waterbed, a plume of pink in its centre. The scene is sublime, mysterious and deeply Australian, testifying to the primacy of Olsen’s imagery in our cultural imagination.

‘Salt Lake’ is an archival pigment print on paper, hand-signed by the artist. It is rare to market, making this a precious opportunity for collectors of the artist, iconic art or landscapes. A genuine icon of Australian art, Olsen is represented across all public collections, contributing not only a distinct but a deeply contemplative perspective to the canon.

In the artist’s words, “Don’t think of form, think of forming. Forming is a growing, developing process, like a plant or living organism.”

John OLSEN (1928 - 2023)
'Salt Lake'
archival pigment print on paper
Image Size: 100 x 88 cm
Dimensions: 112 x 102 cm
Signed: Signed and editioned in margin: AP John Olsen
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Tear to top left margin; can be concealed with window mount. Image in pristine condition. Embossed with authenticity seal lower right. In addition to hand-signature, work is signed in plate lower left: John Olsen
Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface.
(c) John Olsen / Copyright Agency