Charles
Mind the stairs
Charles Blackman (1928–2018) came to artistic maturity in Melbourne, part of the generation that included the slightly older Sidney Nolan and Arthur Boyd.
His most popularly recognised paintings are the ‘Schoolgirl’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland' series, completed in the nineteen fifties. In 1959 Blackman signed the ‘Antipodean Manifesto’, a statement protesting the dominance of abstract expressionism in Australian art. Over his career he has repeatedly expressed disdain for the concept of making money from or even owning his paintings. When a journalist asked him why he had only prints on his walls he answered, ‘I’m much too poor to own a Blackman.’
Featured artwork: Cat on the Roof, 1951, Charles Blackman
Location:
Features
- Two bedrooms (king size beds, great sheets)
- Two bathrooms (one with waterfront spa bath)
- Breakfast in The Source Restaurant
- Museum access (when it's open)
- Entry to James Turrell’s Event Horizon
- Complimentary tasting at Moorilla Cellar Door
- After-hours access to James Turrell’s Amarna
- Guest-only access to a waterfront gym, sauna and heated infinity pool
- Wine fridge stocked with top-notch bottles including Moorilla and Domaine A (for purchase)
- Fully equipped kitchen and laundry
- The usual trimmings: luxe mini bar and toiletries, free parking, safe, high-speed Wi-Fi, big fluffy bathrobes, daily housekeeping, incredible views, etc., etc.