George Baldessin 'The Bather I' nature In 1988 an unexpected gift

In 1988 an unexpected gift arrived on Barry Moreland’s doorstep

symbols of transformation – the exquisite result of a metamorphosis from caterpillar to cocoon to butterfly

Image Size: 22 x 24 cm

‘Stefano’ is an exquisite find

'The Stairs of Pont Marie' 1994

George Baldessin 'The Bather I' nature In 1988 an unexpected giftGeorge Baldessin is one of Australias preeminent artists. During his lifetime he was considered on par with Brett Whiteley, with both artists eschewing the dominant mode of abstraction in favour of lyrical, figurative imagery. Like Whiteley, Baldessins work explored existentialism, sexuality, boundaries and split personality. Performers recur, twisting into shapes, their faces cloaked in shadow. A sense of mystery percolates. This underlies The Bather