SPOTLIGHT ON FIGURATIVE ANIMALS: ARTWORKS FROM THE BUNGALOW

As one of the oldest living art forms known indigenous art has used iconography and animal figures to tell stories and honour culture for thousands of years. Today's Contemporary artists continue to use figurative animals as a powerful form of expression, culture, and economy. The styles and stories may change from one region to another however the use of figurative animals is a constant, as is the beauty and significance of the work.

Today’s Spotlight showcases the use of figurative animals from a selection of artworks from our stockroom. Each artist displays an idiosyncratic and unique approach to capturing the creatures that captivate them. The animals depicted are quirky and colourful. They may be significant as a source of food, a talisman, part of a dreamtime story, or an integral part of the landscape. The resulting artworks are bold contemporary approaches to figurative animals. Short St Gallery invites you to view today’s selection below, enquiriesshortstgallery.com.