“SELF PORTRAIT WITH SARDINES ON TOAST”

Even I think this is a very quirky painting. I thought it was going to be a completely random abstract work, and I started with the canvas upside down (not unusual). But it ended up being a self portrait although I acknowledge you need to look at it for quite a while to 'get' it! There's a lot to see and appreciate in the colour harmonies, composition and content of this work if you have a sense of humour ...... Still, it was a finalist in the 2024 Noosa Art Prize, so I'm not the only one who likes it.

I like the way the artwork takes your eyes through the interesting shapes, colours and swirling lines, and then suddenly you come across a slice of toast with a sardine on it, or a tin of sardines, a cup of coffee or, heaven forbid, a portrait of the artist with her wild curly white hair!

Your museum quality Giclee print will be rolled and shipped in a Mailing Tube free of charge in Australia and overseas - see more information in my FAQs.

Mailing tube shipping is by far the safest, most efficient and economical way to ship artwork - then when you receive it you can get a local framer to frame it exactly how you choose.

If you prefer to receive your artwork ready to hang on the wall, simply have the work STRETCHED - (the sides will be coloured or mirrored to match the print), and it looks very contemporary (this is my preferred way to hang artwork). Or if you prefer, you can add a FRAME in black, white or natural timber. Prices will adjust as you explore each option in the purchase section of this page.

The resulting price is then all you then have to pay as shipping within all but the most remote areas of Australia is included in the price.

If you would like it shipped overseas, or to remote Australian destinations, please contact me directly at kate@kateowenart.com. Depending on the location, it may cost a little extra if the print is stretched or framed - but I try to keep all prices as low as possible.

Note: we do not frame paper prints either here or overseas due to their fragility framed. It's much safer for you to get it done locally.

A series of 50 Limited Edition prints is available for this artwork either on paper (from 60x60cm which includes a 5cm white border), or on Canvas from 80x80cm to 140x140cm. This artwork is perfect for Giclee prints as its strong design and textured finish look extremely striking.

These quality prints are produced on Canson 310gsm Photo rag with 12 Colour Pigment Ink OR Premium Chromata LYVE 450gsm Canvas with 12 Colour pigment ink + Varnish (see options).

The artwork was first scanned in high detail on a flatbed scanner. Each print is individually numbered and either signed, embossed with the authorised Kate Owen signature, or accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity - the scanned file will be destroyed when the limited edition of 50 copies World Wide is sold so that no further prints can be made. See FAQ for more information about prints.