Good evening everyone, and welcome to First Light, Artbid’s latest live-streamed auction of contemporary Australian art. I’m Jordan Reed, your auctioneer for tonight, and it’s a pleasure to be guiding you through this outstanding collection of 144 works by 81 Australian artists. We’ve got a beautifully diverse range on offer — from bold abstracts to quiet, observational pieces — so whether you're a seasoned collector or here for the first time, there's something for everyone. We’ll be moving at a steady pace — just under one minute per lot — and the auction should run for around two hours. If you’ve registered to bid, you're all set. If not, there’s still time to get involved.