Parody Flag Series 1979 - 1981
The Flag Series was completed in New York in the early 1980’s when America was consumed with fervour and frustration with the Iranian hostage crisis.
“The US national emblem was everywhere while I was enjoying stimulating gallery art and these two experiences fused. I speculated how selected artists would paint this US flag today, (chosen on an homage basis) and the final presentation is intended to parody nationalism.”
A selection of this series was shown at a Woodstock Gallery, New York and in Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Solander Galleries, Canberra.
Fauve Flag Parody 1981 oil on canvas 216cm x 164cm
Rothko Flag 1981 acrylic on canvas 202cm x 157cm
Deibenkorn Flag 1981 oil and acrylic on canvas 155cm x 187cm
Daumier Flag 1981 oil encaustic on canvas 187cm x 156cm
Rothko Flag
Untitled 1981 acrylic and mixed media on canvas 230cm x 200cm
John’s Flag 1981 acrylic on canvas 244cm x 150cm