Charles Blackman 'Constellation Butterfly' heide circle 'Convict Carnivore' 2006

'Convict Carnivore' 2006

turning them into the best dressed horses in show

making this work a quietly beautiful collaboration between two extraordinary partners

heralds from the artist's sketch book when he was living in London at the height of his creative output

Charles Blackman 'Constellation Butterfly' heide circle 'Convict Carnivore' 2006Charles Blackman stands among Australia's most beloved and collectable artists. With a career as distinct as it is diverse, his work is consistently informed by a sense of childlike wonder. In Constellation Butterfly, this curiosity lands on its namesake a creature as tenacious as it is delicate. Vivacious lines and swelling colour brings this butterfly to life with characteristic Blackman verve. The symbolism within this work of art encompasses the