We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Salvatore Zofrea Days of spring – irises & grevillea

oil and lapis lazuli on linen

153 x 300 cm

For me, painting is a meditative process where I become as one with the image in the making. This painting captures the light and beauty of Australian wildflowers in their natural setting. My technique enables me to portray the sun’s energy coming to earth to create this energy of colour. In order to transmit the beauty in front of me to the eye of the viewer, great dedication and concentration is needed.

Salvatore Zofrea, 2017