Australian Abstract Prehistoric life From a mother Thylacine and

From a mother Thylacine and her pups to now-extinct birds such as the Heath Hen and Carolina Parakeet

focused on the encounter

Australia is home to many of the world’s most striking and fascinating animals

A and Barclay

suffering and survival

Australian Abstract Prehistoric life From a mother Thylacine andDrawing on extensive interviews Amber Creswell Bell examines the diverse practices of more than forty contemporary abstract painters, documenting a repertoire of styles, subjects, visions and philosophies. Some compare abstract art to music, particularly jazz; others are inspired by nature, science and geometry; and some simply relish the opportunity to express complex emotions in a way words cannot. What unites these extraordinary artists, however,