Son of the Brush

Name: Son of the Brush
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781743318058
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A memoir

By Tim Olsen

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Son of the Brush by Tim Olsen offers an intimate look into the life of Olsen, son of famed artist John Olsen. The memoir delves into Tim's personal journey, navigating the backdrop of a vibrant artistic household while finding his own identity beyond the shadow of his father's legacy. It captures the essence of growing up in a world interwoven with art and creativity, exploring themes of family, identity, and personal discovery.
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You might enjoy this compelling biography if you appreciate stories about the art world and personal growth, as it vividly chronicles the journey of an individual growing up with a renowned artist parent. This memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of balancing personal identity with a legacy in the creative arts.

Son of the Brush

A frank and revealing memoir by the son of Australia's greatest living painter.

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Tim Olsen is the son of arguably Australia's greatest living artist, Dr John Olsen. Son of the Brush is his fascinating, candid memoir of what it was like to grow up in the shadow of artistic genius, with all its wonder, excitement, and bitter disappointments.

Tim's childhood was dominated by his father's work, which took the family to Europe and to communities around Australia as John sought inspiration and artistic fellowship. Wine, food, conversation and the emerging sexual freedom of the 1960s wove a pattern of life for the family. It was both the best and worst of childhoods, filled with vibrancy and stimulation, yet fraught with anxiety and eventual sadness as John separated from Tim's mother, Valerie, and moved away from the family.

The course of Tim's life has been set by the experiences of his childhood, and by the passion for art he inherited from both his parents (his mother was an acclaimed painter in her own right). His life has always been about art, although he has followed a different path from his parents. Having overcome and recovered from addiction, Tim is today one of Australia's most respected gallery owners, with a knowledge of art and artists forged from what is literally a lifetime immersed in the art world.

Son of the Brush is a memoir about a son and his father, and what it takes to forge your own identity and chart your own course in life, but it is also about the wider world of art, artists, and the joy, inspiration, and sacrifices of the creative life.

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Son of the Brush by Tim Olsen has been praised for its vivid portrayal of the Australian art scene and an honest depiction of a unique family life. The memoir is hailed as riveting and courageous, providing an insightful account of Tim's recovery from addiction. It offers a fascinating look into one of Australia's prominent creative families, written with love, humour and a reflective tone on finding one's place in the world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743318058

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 666g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Tim Olsen is one of Australia's most recognised and respected art identities and successful gallery owners. Son of Australia's national living treasure, artist Dr John Olsen, A.O. O.B.E., Olsen was born into a life of modern and contemporary art.

He established his own Gallery in 1993, which has rapidly expanded to become one of Sydney's leading galleries today, marking his contribution and commitment to the Australian art scene. He not only has supported the careers of many of Australia's leading established artists but also has nurtured the creative lives of many emerging artists who can presently include themselves as being very much part of the art establishment today.

Tim has been a foundation member of the AGNSW for over 15 years and is dedicated to its restoration department and also a major donor and benefactor to the MCA. He has been a patron of the King's School Art Prize for over twenty-five years and since 2000, sponsored the annual Tim Olsen Drawing Prize at UNSW, School of art and design. He was on the foundation board of the University of New South Wales for over 15 years.