Reg Mombassa 'Nocturne: Koala with an AR15' expressionism overlooked by a twisting crane

overlooked by a twisting crane – a stairway to tempestuous skies

Steve Leadbeater’s art is a raw

employs a moody grey palette

'Mirage Scape VIII' 1986

Reg Mombassa 'Nocturne: Koala with an AR15' expressionism overlooked by a twisting craneAn Antipodean icon, Reg Mombassaalso known as Chris ODohertyoccupies a rare cultural space, equally influential as artist, musician and designer. One of Australias most collected and instantly recognisable contemporary figures, his work is worn, loved and collected by audiences ranging from Patrick White to Elton John. In this work, Mombassa finds a strange humour in absurdity. In a blue toned scene, a helmet wearing koala holds an assault rifle. A