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This compelling collection invites readers into the creative mind of Australian painter and educator, Robin Norling. Spanning fifty years of artistic evolution, the book documents a career defined by restless curiosity and a refusal to be categorised by passing fashions or rigid philosophies. Through a diverse portfolio—ranging from portraits and nudes to sculptural cutouts and abstract compositions—Norling explores the tension between technique and intuition.
The artist characteristically avoids chronological constraints, viewing his work as a perpetual state of flux where no painting is ever truly "finished." Readers are treated to an intimate look at a life dedicated to the pursuit of artistic authenticity, punctuated by insights into his formative years as a sign-writer and his rigorous academic training. With an introduction by Peter Pinson, this volume serves as both a retrospective and a philosophical enquiry. It offers a unique vantage point on the creative process, inviting the audience to engage with the doubts, revisions, and triumphs of a dedicated creator. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the resilience of the artistic spirit and the visual language of modern Australian art.
Used (good, see images, minor dust jacket wear) Hardcover ISBN 9780977553242
