John Olsen is informed by a deep reverence for the environment. His work consistently returns to animals, finding in their uniqueness an opportunity for form, personality and colour. In ‘Kenya’, he joyfully depicts a trio of giraffes.

Olsen first began sketching giraffes on his trip to Kenya, where he was struck with their unusual silhouette and pattern. At once otherworldly and strange, reminiscent of human awkwardness, they became mainstays in his visual vocabulary. Barely able to stay on the page, this lively ode to the graceful giraffe is the artist at his most recognisable.

Olsen is among Australia’s most recognised and iconic artists. With a career spanning over 50 years, his work is celebrated and collected by all major Australian institutions. This fine art archival print is hand-signed by the artist, a trophy for collectors of Olsen and animal imagery.

John OLSEN (1928 - 2023)
'Kenya'
archival pigment print on paper
Image Size: 75 x 60 cm
Dimensions: 91 x 72 cm
Signed: Signed and editioned in margin: AP John Olsen
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Excellent:

(c) John Olsen / Copyright Agency