Off to the Gulf Accession Number: ART41011

Description

This is one of a series of works called 'Rushing off to the Gulf', it deals with Australia's willingness to support greater powers in their conflicts. 'Off to the Gulf' reflects the impetuous and thrilling nature of the expedition. Gay Hawkes (b.1942) is a sculptor and wood artist. Her unique sculpture is known for its highly imaginative and quirky qualities, using utilitarian objects and wood found in the bush and driftwood from the beaches of her native Tasmania.

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Accession Number
ART41011
Artist
Gay Hawkes
Classification
Art
Object Type
Sculpture
Physical Description
Medium: wood, paint and grass with wire
Measurement
Overall: 42.4 cm x 45 cm x 18 cm
Medium
wood, paint, rusted wire, nails, grass
Date Made
1990
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Purchased 1991
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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