In a palette of browns, John Olsen’s ‘Flooded Lake Gregory’ pictures the Western Australian lake from above. A deluge of rain has set it in motion, running with rivers that have breached the lands membrane. The image is sublime and elegant, a manifestation of Olsen’s belief that all forms of life are interconnected. Can you see a tadpole, snake, veins or roots of a tree?

A genuine icon of Australian art, Olsen is represented across all public collections, contributing not only a distinct but a deeply contemplative perspective to our understanding of the landscape. 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.”

‘Flooded Lake Gregory’ is an archival pigment print on paper, hand-signed by Olsen himself. It is exceptionally rare to market, making this a precious opportunity for collectors of the artist, iconic art or landscapes.

John OLSEN (1928 - 2023)
'Flooded Lake Gregory'
archival pigment print on paper
Image Size: 100 x 90 cm
Dimensions: 112 x 102 cm
Signed: Signed and editioned in margin: AP John Olsen
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Embossed with authenticity seal lower right.
Condition: Excellent
(c) John Olsen / Copyright Agency