Tide
Artist: Philip Reeves Catalogue: 15 Material: Collage Dimensions: 68.5 x 71.2 cm Date: 1970, Acquired 1971 About the artwork Abstract collage. About the artist Philip Reeves RSA PPRSW RGI RE (born Cheltenham, 1931) studied and taught at Cheltenham School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He taught at Glasgow School of Art and […]
Ngalyod, the Rainbow Serpent
Artist: Bumarda Gonwinggu Oebpelli Catalogue: 179 Material: Bark Painting Dimensions: 20 x 56.3cm About the artwork Decorative figure and snake on bark, tied to two twigs of wood top and bottom. Arnhemland Aboriginal art.
Feathered Serpent
Artist: Norma Starszakowna Catalogue: 177 Material: Batik Dimensions: 97 x 81cm Date: Acquired 1970 About the artwork Geometric two colour design using wax resist dyeing process known as batik. This is an early work by the artist, who is known for her experimental textiles which have been exhibited worldwide, and are held in numerous collections. […]
Untitled
Artist: Unknown Catalogue: 161 Material: Wood Carving Dimensions: 350mm tall
Youth
Artist: Catherine Nankya Catalogue: 140 Material: Aquatint Dimensions: 50.8 x 28cm Date: Acquired 1966 About the artwork Monochromatic print depicting a figure crouching on rugby ball shaped globe of the Northern hemisphere, printed in reverse. The figure is surrounded by a tropical forest.
Sangomas
Artist: Lucky Sibiya Catalogue: 156 Material: Woodcut Dimensions: 41 x 56cm Date: 1975, Edition 206/225 About the artwork “Lucky Sibiya was a South African artist who apprenticed under Cecil Skotnes, one of South Africa’s foremost artists and the head of the Polly Street Art Centre in Johannesburg in the 1960s. Under Skotnes, Sibiya perfected his […]
Mzee Mayunga
Artist: Simon George Mpata Catalogue: 74 Material: Bicycle Paint on Board Dimensions: 60.9x 61.2cm Date: c. late 1960s, early 1970s About the artwork The painting depicts a white-haired, bearded man, surrounded by snakes. He is sitting on a yellow stool under a green tree, against a red background. “Faithfully following the Tingatinga style, Simon Mpata […]
Lovers Series
Artist: Jak Katarikawe Catalogue: 22 Material: Wax Crayon Dimensions: 82x 51cm Date: c. 1967 About the artwork Drawing of two figures, which appear conjoined in the face, embracing on a colourful patchwork background. “Jak Katarikawe was a self-taught artist who took inspiration from his daily lived experience as well as his dreams. This wax crayon […]
Victims of War
Artist: Anda Paterson Catalogue: 21 Material: Pen and Ink Washes Dimensions: 102x 69cm Date: 1968 About the artwork Drawing of two figures, who appear to be dragging a recumbent figure along, in muted, textured inks. About the artist Anda Paterson RSW RGI (born Glasgow, 1935) studied at Glasgow School of Art and Hospitalfield, Arboath. She […]
Trees
Artist: Neil Morrison Catalogue: 38 Material: Pen and Ink Washes Dimensions: 40.6 x 36.8cm About the artwork Starkly drawn bending trees, on a corner of a road against a winter sky. The technique used gives a sense of movement to the piece, suggesting the trees are being battered by the wind. About the artist Neil […]