David Rankin’s landscapes are underpinned by three themes: Western and Asian cultures, and the Aboriginal concept of place. There are nods to ‘all over’ painting - that is, imagery with no prime form or subject - as well as JMW Turner’s almost indiscernible vistas. Perhaps most striking however, is Rankin’s practice itself. Privileging process over product, his work follows the curvatures of life, allowing the landscape to reveal itself to him. Cast in pale greys and ochres with pops of marigold, ‘Rugged Scrub’ reflects Rankin’s fusion of influences. 

In 1983 Rankin won the Wynne Prize. He is currently represented in numerous public collections including at the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales and Queensland Art Gallery. For collectors of abstract and landscape art, Rankin is an enriching find.

David RANKIN (1946 - )
'Ragged Scrub I' 1986
screenprint on paper
Edition of 30
Image Size: 82 x 61 cm
Dimensions: 105 x 69 cm
Signed: Rankin Lower Right
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:  Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as excellent but may show some small signs of surrounding wear. Surrounding wear can be concealed with a window mount presentation.