The timed auction ends Thursday October 15th at 8:00pm. Whoever holds the highest bid at the auction closing time wins.
Tracey Esteves
MidCentury Pool Dreams, 2026
acrylic on Stretched canvas
Height 50 cm x Width 60 cm
Artwork is stretched and ready to hang & comes with a certificate of authenticity
Starting Bid: $400
The Perfect Dive captures the carefree spirit of an endless Australian summer. Inspired by the nostalgia of public swimming pools, the work celebrates moments of anticipation, movement and connection.
The towering diving platform anchors the composition, creating a sense of scale and excitement as a diver slices through the water below. Contrasting stillness and motion, the seated figure invites viewers to reflect on memories of long summer days, childhood adventures and the simple joy of gathering by the pool.
Rendered in bold lines and vibrant blues, the painting combines contemporary graphic elements with expressive colour to evoke feelings of freedom, energy and optimism. The work explores the universal experience of leisure and the enduring connection between place, memory and identity.
Artist Bio: Tracey Esteves is a Sydney-based contemporary Australian artist whose vibrant paintings explore Australian identity, culture, memory, and place. Drawing on influences from Pop Art and Postmodernism, she creates bold, colour-rich works inspired by surf culture, suburban landscapes, iconic architecture, classic cars, and the visual language of everyday Australian life. Her work has been exhibited extensively, including solo exhibitions at NSW Parliament House, and is held in private collections throughout Australia and internationally. Represented by Artsite Contemporary, Esteves continues to develop projects that celebrate and critically reflect on the stories that shape contemporary Australia
Dimensions:
50 cm x 60 cm