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Lose yourself in Philip Hughes’ landscape paintings

Painting the Ancient Land of Australia is artist Philip Hughes’ love letter to our continent. Depicting deep varicoulored mines, broad rolling plains, vast imposing landforms and exquisite calm bays, his paintings are breathtaking portrayals of natural landscapes and human interventions. As reflected throughout the book, they are unique in that they are informed and inspired by maps and aerial photographs.

Enjoy a look at some of the works featured in the book below.

Illustration: The Terraces of Tom Price Mine, 2005. Philip Hughes

Illustration: Lake Eyre, Shore, 2012. Philip Hughes

Illustration: Fraser Island, 2020. Philip Hughes

Illustration: Kangaroo Island, 2020. Philip Hughes

Illustration: Beside Butler Island, 1983. Philip Hughes

Illustration: Gosse Bluff, 2020. Philip Hughes

Painting the Ancient Land of Australia is out now. Text and illustrations by Philip Hughes and design by Claire Orrell.

AU$80.00


Posted on February 10, 2021