Medium: Acrylic, spray paint, charcoal, pencil and crayon on canvas, signed by the artist
Edition: Original
Year: 2024
Size: 200.0cm x 160.0cm
Good To Know: Shipped direct from artist studio, accompanied by a CoA (Certificate of Authenticity) issued by the artist
Arty-Fact: Ned Kelly, a notorious Australian bushranger, has become a significant figure in Australian folklore, mythologised as a symbol of resistance against colonial authority and perceived injustice, even though he was a thief and murderer.
While Ned Kelly was a real person who committed crimes, his story has been transformed into a powerful myth, with some viewing him as a hero and others as a villain.
The Ned Kelly legend often portrays him as a man forced into crime by corrupt authorities, making him a symbol of rebellion against the established order.
His story has permeated Australian literature, art, and folklore, appearing in ballads, bush ranger melodramas, and even the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics.
The saying "as game as Ned Kelly" (meaning brave) is a testament to his enduring place in Australian culture.
Kelly's gang, consisting of himself, his brother, and two friends, became known for robbing banks, taking hostages, and engaging in acts of defiance against the authorities.
The Kelly Gang's final confrontation at Glenrowan, where Ned Kelly was captured in his homemade metal armour and helmet, became a pivotal moment in the Kelly legend. He was executed by hanging at the Old Melbourne Gaol on November 11, 1880. While some accounts claim his last words were "Such is life," most observers reported them as "Ah well, I suppose" or "Ah well, I suppose it has come to this".
Ned Kelly's story is intertwined with the turbulent relationship between the law and the common people in 19th-century Australia, particularly the experiences of convicts and settlers.
The Kelly story continues to be re-imagined and re-evaluated in Australian culture, reflecting ongoing debates about national identity and the legacy of colonialism.
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