KEITH JACKSON

OUR week-long sale of paintings by Hal Holman has been successful and is almost concluded, there being only one remaining work, an outstanding pastel, Papuan Youth (Heno).

This was a personal favourite of the artist, who kept it on display in his various studios for the 45 years until his death earlier this year, its reflective nature providing a source of inspiration.

Heno ends our sale of Jo Holman's generous gift of paintings to support women writers in PNG. To finalise this project (all paintings will be despatched next week), we have reduced the price of Heno from $700 to $550, including postage and packing.

Papuan Youth (Heno) was drawn in 1971 when Holman was government artist with the colonial administration. It was produced during the same period in which Holman designed the PNG coat of arms, contributed hugely to the design of the national flag and constructed the magnificent sculpture that still adorns the Supreme Court at Waigani. I well recall this work from those halcyon years and the pride of place it always had in his studios.

The pastel is beautifully framed and protected by glass. Email Keith Jackson here if you’re interested.