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 all living creatures.

‘Frog Dam’ is an ode to this philosophy – a fine art archival pigment print on paper, hand-signed by the artist and featuring his beloved motif, the frog. Amphibians propel through Olsen's pond, entangling with reeds, moss and flecks of other life. Richly green, uplifting and recognisably by the artist, this work is an opportunity for collectors of the artist and landscapes. 

Olsen is represented across all public collections, contributing not only a distinct but a deeply contemplative perspective to Australian art. In his 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)
'Frog Dam'
archival pigment print on paper
Image Size: 100 x 115 cm
Dimensions: 112 x 129 cm
Signed: Editioned and signed 'John Olsen' in margin.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
 
Embossed with authenticity seal lower right. In addition to the hand-signature, this work is signed in plate, lower right: John Olsen.
 
Condition: Excellent
 
(c) John Olsen / Copyright Agency