George Baldessin 'The Bather I (Black and White)' sculpture a work that came into

a work that came into being across generations

reflective of being displayed

evoking his often revisited themes of movement

Image Size: 70 x 50 cm Frame Dimensions: 95 x 72 x 3 cm

George Baldessin 'The Bather I (Black and White)' sculpture a work that came intoGeorge Baldessin is one of Australia's 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. Baldessin's work explored existentialism, sexuality, boundaries, and split personality. Figures recur in Baldessin's work, twisting into contorted shapes, their faces often concealed or veiled in shadow. A sense of mystery