Auguste Blackman 'Lifesaver (Lilac)' animals ‘Australian Sunrise’ is a portrait

‘Australian Sunrise’ is a portrait of a flower

Blackman was a fan of the French writer Colette

this work also ruminates on the experience of loss

This theory argues that the existence or identity of a thing or situation depends on its opposite

Auguste Blackman 'Lifesaver (Lilac)' animals ‘Australian Sunrise’ is a portraitAuguste Blackman, son of Charles Blackman, paints with enormous sensuality and feeling. In this work, he instinctively captures the character of a lifeguard. Reminiscent of days spent sprawled on the beach, Blackman's work reminds us to cherish the joy in our lives. Like the life saver himself however, there also lies a warning to be cautious: enjoy the sun but do not let yourself drift too far beyond the horizon. For fans of Blackman, portraiture and