CreatorYOWATitlePart III – The Sleep ThiefDate2023MediumAcrylic on canvasDimensionsH. 914 mm x W. 1219mm x D. 38mmArtist StatementPart III – The Sleep Thief, is a celebration of new life. In the painting, the Sleep Thief is seen with his favourite side-kick, Captain Ted. The pair sit astride their trusty bearded elf-dog, as they adventure across the land in search of fresh milk, and hearts to conquer. These three characters are a return for the artist, from expressive and tonal exploration, back to her unique stylised work. A full-circle moment, as life begins anew with the most cherished of arrivals.Accession NumberG2023.4.3Access AdviceFor research purposes only. No reproduction without permission of Yarrila Arts and Museum.
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YOWA’s moving artworks invite us on an intimate exploration of personal experience as the artist navigates pregnancy, miscarriage, climate anxiety and ultimately, celebration of new life. Each artwork in the series unpacks a distinct chapter and narrative that is deeply personal.
Part III – The Sleep Thief is a celebration of new life as the ‘Sleep Thief’ and his favourite sidekick, ‘Captain Ted’ sit astride their trusty bearded elf-dog. Together they travel and adventure across the land in search of fresh milk, and hearts to conquer.
YOWA brings these characters to life in her signature style of painting with bold and playful characters which are often featured in her public artworks. The expressive tonal exploration seen in Part’s I and II of the series is still referenced, but YOWA’s characters are front and centre, bringing us full circle, as life begins anew with the most cherished of arrivals.
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Painting of a child astride a mythical animal, acrylic on canvas.
