Artist:
Alex Jobbagy
This painting presents a classical still life viewed through a contemporary lens. A table, draped fabric, and a distant dark blue sky reference traditional composition, while the objects themselves disrupt it: a hammer, copper vase, sawing thread, fine art brush, and an Australian electric plug. Unlikely to be found together, these functional and modern items are arranged with the care and balance of historical still life painting. By placing tools and everyday materials into a classical framework, the work explores the tension between tradition and the present, inviting quiet contemplation of use, labor, and contemporary life.
Other Works by Alex Jobbagy
Acknowledgment of traditional owners.
We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.