Untitled [W17] (c.1974-76) [W/P]



Synthetic polymer paint and ink on paper, 46 x 71.4 (sheet)
Private collection, Melbourne

A fine pair of drawings, side by side (compare Untitled [W18] 1975 [W/P] etc.).

The image on the left, showing vertical strokes with sprayed ‘auras’, is closely comparable with Untitled [A220] (c.1974-76) [W/P]. On the right is an organic study including some touches of sprayed colour.

Traces of a mount suggest that this work may have been exhibited at some stage prior to Arkley’s death.

= ‘White’ W/P cat.no.281 [previous no.256]

Provenance

  • artist’s collection (no.W33)

Exhibited

  • HA Yellamundie, Sydney, 12/23-3/24 (ill.), as ‘Untitled (256)’
  • HA 1301SW, Sydney, Feb.-March 2025