The timed auction ends Thursday April 16th at 8:00pm. Whoever holds the highest bid at the auction closing time wins.
Harriet Links
One More Catch, 2025
Acrylic, oil and wax pencil on framed canvas
Height 93 cm x Width 73 cm
Artwork is framed and ready to hang & comes with a certificate of authenticity
Starting Bid: $1,800
One More Catch- A time when the Derwent River teemed with life—so abundant that an hour fishing could yield your weight in Trumpeter,Whiting, and more. Today, those riches have dwindled, leaving mostly undersized Flathead. Yet there is hope: the river is slowly healing, and the fish are returning. Through this painting, I explore memory, loss, and renewal, capturing both the river’s past bounty and the promise of its future.
Artist Bio: Harriet Links, an emerging artist based in Hobart, Tasmania, finds her creative impulse rooted in a boundless curiosity cultivated through interactions with people and the natural world. Her process is shaped from travel and an abundance of rich life experiences. Harriet seeks to unravel the complexities of her identity and make sense of the evolving world that surrounds her.
Her artistic exploration delves into the intricacies of the human condition, shedding light on what it means to be a woman in today's dynamic and ever-changing global landscape. Harriet’s work is a visual testament to the ongoing journey of self-discovery.
In her current artistic practice, she is fascinated by the juxtaposition of stillness and movement, focus and distraction. A recurring motif within her work is the equine form, serving as a figurative reference that symbolises the struggle between the constrained and the out-of-control aspects within every individual. The horse, embodying strength, flow, positive energy, aspiration, peace, and escapism, becomes a powerful conduit for connectedness and personal growth.
The abstract elements in Harriet's work mirror the frantic disconnect prevalent in modern lives, providing a tangible representation of the chaos inherent in the quest for balance and meaning. Her intention is to create a space for contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on their own journey and discover resonance inside the shared human experience. This quiet space is represented by a broad use of negative space within her work.
Harriet uses acrylics, and mixed media on canvas to transform the equine figure into a colourful reflection of her inner self. Each artistic choice becomes a visual narrative, unveiling human desires, childhood traumas, and the daily struggles that shape our existence.