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The sound of one hand (Brisbane) 1993

Artwork The sound of one hand (Brisbane) this artwork made of Sumi ink and synthetic polymer paint on Japanese Sunomi handmade paper, created in 1993-01-01
Accession No.
2000.085
Date Created
1993
Gallery location
Not on public display
Department
Pacific Art
Dimensions A
96.2 x 67.2cm
Media Category
Drawing
Secondary Media Category
brush and ink
Medium
Sumi ink and synthetic polymer paint on Japanese Sunomi handmade paper
Place Created
Brisbane
Credit Line
The Max Gimblett Gift. Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2000

Stigmata-like, the black ink hand is the sole mark on an expanse of brown-toned paper. According to Hindu belief, which partly informs this drawing, the hand indicates authority and also fearlessness.

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© Max Gimblett

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