| Sam Leach - Marmoset |
| Tuesday, 20 April 2010 11:05 |
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'Marmoset' is an exquisite example of Sam Leach's celebrated style of copying 17th century Dutch painting within corporate business interiors. Winner of the current 2010 Archibald and Wynne Prizes, this work highlights his consistency to draw upon this painting tradition. Qualities such as the finest detail, ivory black interior, subtly of brush marks, all with a generous high gloss finish are iconic of Leach's work. The marmoset, which is a small monkey found in parts of South and Central America, is listed as an endangered species. This rare monkey, taken out of its habitat, leans against a geometric like form. Posited, as though about to speak, he implores mankind to save his threatened species. |
