Few works encapsulate the legacy of Lin Onus as powerfully as 'Walawala Reflections'. This unique Experimental Print (E.P.) is the sole example of an important transitional work, in collaboration with fine art publishers Port Jackson Press Australia in 1996, just months before the artist's untimely death. Completed posthumously by his son, Tiriki Onus, it stands as both a remarkable artwork and a poignant testament to artistic continuity, linking father and son through a shared creative vision.
The luminous field of water-worn pebbles layered over the reflection of trees exemplifies Onus' enduring exploration of dual identity, Country and culture, where surface and reflection invite deeper contemplation. Unlike the published 'Walawala Garkman' edition, this one-of-a-kind Experimental Print offers a rare glimpse into Onus' printmaking process at a powerful moment in his career. Completed and authenticated by Tiriki Onus on behalf of the Lin Onus Estate, it possesses exceptional art historical significance and represents a singular opportunity for collectors to acquire a unique work intimately connected to one of Australia's most celebrated artists.
Lin & Tiriki ONUS (1948 - 1996)
'Walawala Reflections' 1996
screenprint on paper
Image Size: 50 x 75 cm
Dimensions: 71 x 101 cm
Signed: Signed 'Onus' by Tiriki Onus lower right, titled middle centre, and numbered in pencil E.P lower left; bears the seal of The Estate of Lin Onus lower right.
Condition:Excellent:
(c) Lin Onus / Copyright Agency