I decided to complete this artwork during one of my 20 artworks in 20 days challenges so it’s not my best work, however I didn’t enjoy looking at Hitlers portrait and I didn’t like looking at Albanese’s any more. So I’m glad to not have spent too much time on it.

There was something odd going on in politics while Labour was in charge for this term. Censorship became huge, in-fighting ran rampant and there’s a general theme of “This is the new thing you’re afraid of and we’re going to save you”. A campaign for motorcycle safety ran and we suddenly saw signs everywhere saying “Ride like everything’s out to kill you” it felt like everyone had become political as a survival mechanism, new laws were passed against saying things that the government didn’t agree with, Youtube was banned for anyone under 16 so you don’t worry about parenting, the government will parent your children instead. Socially, you had to pick a political side and this time it felt like it’s a life-long commitment.

Incurable anxiety and depression was in the air, but that’s okay, it’s the new black.

This painting is a reflection of Australian politics in 2024.

This artwork is one of my hand-stretched ones, sold with hooks ready to hang and a certificate of authenticity.