John Olsen 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' sculpture Onus reconfigures what it means

Onus reconfigures what it means to be Australian - deftly producing art that reconciles the duality of his cultural identity

contemporary art and printmaking

'Women at the Beach' 1982

Cullinane’s lighthouse appears divine – a North Star that the woman will either notice or not

John Olsen 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' sculpture Onus reconfigures what it meansIn this lively watercolour, a velvet monkey all but springs from the page. For John Olsen, monkeys are the circus performers of the animal kingdom reminders that humour, curiosity and joy are shared across species. Here, their playful spirit becomes a gentle call to care for the natural world, expressed through Olsens unmistakably vivacious linework. 'Velvet Monkey, Kenya' is a delightful find: energetic, character filled and executed with the