Uncle Bob's Bach - Original Painting

Uncle Bob's Bach - Original Painting | Candy Clarke

A  uniquely conceptual painting by artist Candy Clarke that beautifully captures the sound and spirit of the quintessential Kiwi holiday.

Foregoing a traditional landscape, Clarke transforms the canvas into a tapestry of collective memory.

The work is dominated by dense, handwritten text and slang—layered dialogue that reflects the casual conversations, jokes, and memories created in these treasured coastal havens. All captured within the shape of a speech bubble, unclosed on the right side….so the chat never ends.

The sandy colour palette and faint outline of the landscape serve as a subtle stage for the true subject: the language of bach life.

This piece is a witty and profound visual record of New Zealand identity, framed by familiar phrases like "Sweet As" and "Yeah Nah."

Bring this slice of Kiwi nostalgia and linguistic colour into your collection.

Dimensions:
Width - 900mm x Height - 900mm 

*Please do not put near a heat source or in direct sun.