Christopher Rimmer 'Ovahimba Mother & Child, Namibia' figurative

Christopher Rimmer 'Ovahimba Mother & Child, Namibia' figurativeThis poignant portrait is the product of two years spent along the Kunene River in Africa. Its creator, the intrepid photographer Christopher Rimmer set about documenting Africas last remaining tribes as they negotiate impeding modernism. The results are proud, immersive portrayals of an ancient culture. While the diffused backdrop may give them an otherworldly quality, make no mistake these works are from here and now. Captured en plein air, this

occupied only by a lone figure with his back to us

at once dreamy and vivid

A 10 cm margin is retained for signing thus permitting a number of framing and matting options

Beard is represented in collections across the world and in 2007 was awarded the Art Gallery of NSW Archibald Prize for his portrait of installation artist

He described his non figurative response to nature thus:

Accession no

she won the Country Energy Prize for landscape

'Bride' 1988

'Cape Schanck' 2001

Image Size: 34 x 45 cm

any addition to the species is significant

Signed and editioned in margin