'Magic' by Esther Erlich (born 1955)

Object Description

Original painting by Australian artist Esther Erlich Esther’s paintings are cinematic in their dramatic narrative, her cast of characters stop you in your tracks, their vitality simply spellbinding in their engagement. Creatures from another world, glamorous and uninhibited, they exist in an alternative social hinterland somewhere off canvas. Make no mistake, when you hang one of Esther’s extraordinary creations in your home a glorious fictional, life-affirming being enters your life.

Object History

From the artist’s studio

Object Literature

Esther Erlich is a Melbourne-based Australian artist who has been exhibiting since 1985. She is best know for her gritty style of portraiture which has won her the prestigious Doug Moran National Portraiture Prize and finalist positions in the Archibald Prize multiple times.

Erlich’s iconic style is raw, vital and spontaneous, yet also displays the skill and gloss of a well-seasoned artist. It is the brilliant combination of striking, even haunting portrait-like features with the light, grace and somewhat abstract fluidity of her more decorative style that makes her work so inspiring.

Object Condition

As new

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