William Barak building – Just watching, 08/06/2020 2020

MAGOR, Toni

Registration number

1798173

Artist/maker

MAGOR, Toni

Title

William Barak building – Just watching, 08/06/2020

Production date

2020

Medium

watercolour on Arches paper

Dimensions (H x W x D)

39.5 x 29 cm

Credit line

Purchased, 2020
City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection Courtesy of the artist

Keywords

Toni MAGOR, William Barak building - Just watching, 08/06/2020, watercolour, COVID-19, coronavirus

Summary

During these pandemic restrictions I have been creating illustrative watercolours that explore Melbourne during this time. This work is recording the new open feel of places that used to be so crowded. Watercolour is a medium I love despite its tricky ways. I think it is perfect to convey light and space and glimpses of my city, its residents, workers and the mood of uncertainty we live with here and now. As well as the sadness of a city interrupted I see resilient people going about life with hope and determination.