A Field of Wattles - Print Dimensions:112cm (H) x 120cm (W) the southern hemisphere has its

the southern hemisphere has its own version known as the Aurora Australis

One of the featured pieces in The Olsen's collection

as he was known throughout Australia

we see how Michael Johnson combines the strategies of hard-edged abstraction with a highly textured surface

It is no surprise that many of the figures and animals in this body of work are solitary

A Field of Wattles - Print Dimensions:112cm (H) x 120cm (W) the southern hemisphere has itsOne of the featured pieces in The Olsen's collection, the original artwork was produced by Olsen in 1982. Olsen employs a stark horizon line here to emphasise the proliferation of wattles throughout the landscape. The artist painted this work during a period based in Clarendon, South Australia, where he was influenced by the landscapes of the wine belt. One can detect a trail of small native birds which dart in and amongst the flowers. This piece is a