Sydney's COMA introduces a new series of paintings by Australian artist Justin Williams to Taipei.
Continuing his exploration of representations of domesticity in rural communities, Williams paintings are odes to small moments, celebrations of loved ones, and observations of the connections that sustain us.
It's me really doing that to someone else (2024) shows a serene scene: a man savours a hot drink, steam rising gently from his mug. In the background, another man strums a guitar. Orange flowers bloom in the foreground, while the lake and hilly landscape in the distance recall Williams' hometown in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Australia.
Williams recognises that his audience shares diverse histories akin to his own. His paintings consider the significance of lineage and its connection to the present.
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