Description About “Old Man Emu” This icon image of an Emu and their brood set against a familiar Western Australian backdrop of Xanthorrhoea plants was Helen Ansell’s entry in the 2023 Mid West Art Awards. “Growing up in the remote indigenous community of Ululla, WA, I’ve always felt a deep bond with Country. This connection enriches my modern, interpretive art style. In “Old Man Emu”, I play with patterns from Western Australia’s wild nature, using simple shapes to capture the intricate emu feathers and the tenacity of grass trees.” Helen Ansell. Tourists and locals alike are captivated by emus and their chicks. Male emus are devoted father’s – both incubating the eggs over two months and also caring for the chicks after hatching. This painting is a celebration of this beautiful Australian native bird! Helen Ansell Fine Art Canvas Prints are available to purchase either stretched (gallery wrapped, ready to hang on the wall) or unstretched (with 9cm white border) ready for you to frame yourself. Small – 40 x 40cm (16″ x 16″) Medium – 60 x 60cm (24″ x 24″) Large – 90 x 90cm (36″ x 36″) Helen Ansell fine art prints are proudly printed in Australia. *Please allow up to 14 business days for your purchase to be posted. Because each print is made to order just for you, we require time to print and post your beautiful Australian fine art print. To be the first to know about sales and events featuring Helen’s work contact Helen or join our mailing list!
