Acrylic and oil stick on canvas.
85 × 85 cm.
(2026).
From the Artist…
‘Happy Hour captures the energy of Australian coastal summers, including the warmth of late afternoons, tropical cocktails, vibrant colours, sticky air, and an atmosphere of total immersion in the moment. The piece examines how sensory experiences, such as heat on skin, tropical settings, music echoing from bars, and the luminous intensity of a sunset at the end of the day, become connected to memory and emotion.
The work depicts the thrill and intensity of summer as both a physical sensation and an emotional state, striking a balance between pleasure, nostalgia, and escapism.’
Acrylic and oil stick on canvas.
85 × 85 cm.
(2026).
From the Artist…
‘Happy Hour captures the energy of Australian coastal summers, including the warmth of late afternoons, tropical cocktails, vibrant colours, sticky air, and an atmosphere of total immersion in the moment. The piece examines how sensory experiences, such as heat on skin, tropical settings, music echoing from bars, and the luminous intensity of a sunset at the end of the day, become connected to memory and emotion.
The work depicts the thrill and intensity of summer as both a physical sensation and an emotional state, striking a balance between pleasure, nostalgia, and escapism.’
