"Old Mate" Original Artwork by Holly Eva

"Old Mate"

100cmx70cm Framed

The Old Man's Journey

This 2018 Holly Eva portrait of an elderly man was painted using a palette knife, scraping techniques, and large old paintbrushes.

Originally rejected from fishers ghost art competition in 2018, it later found a home with a young male collector who was buying his first home.

The unlimited print, measuring 76 x 104 cm (framed), invites viewers to reflect on the subject's life story. What is his story? His weathered aged face and pale pink background hint at the experiences, joys, and challenges that shaped his life.

As you gaze at him, questions arise about his past and the man he became. Was he kind and gentle, a devoted grandfather, or did life's hardships leave him alone and weary? Was he like Ned Kelly an outlaw, did he ever own a gun?

This thought-provoking piece connects you to the human experience and our shared stories.