Auburn Fire 1916 by Josslyn & Martin

This is a A2 Limited edition (100) print is based on a painting by Martin. This Synthetic Cubist work centres on the theme of institutionalised oppression. Its composition is built from a series of symbolic elements that invite the viewer into a layered narrative. The kangaroos stand as observers of country and culture; the caged figure—whom I refer to as the Watcher—embodies enforced containment and the surveillance of lives lived under constraint. The improbable tin kite becomes a pivotal metaphor. Historically, kites in India were used as instruments of dissent during the Simon Commission: people would write their grievances against British rule onto their kites and release them into the sky as public acts of protest. By rendering the kite in tin—an object too heavy to fly—this work points to the suppression of voices that once rose freely, and to the weight imposed by systems designed to hold them down.

About the print

Textured Cotton Rag Ilford 310 gsm Archival Gallery Prestige 100% cotton, meeting the needs of professional fine art printers.

The prints are not ready to hang. Josslyn Martin Art recommends that your print be framed in a custom frame using an acid free matt board. In this way, your investment will last a lifetime.

The Geclee digital prints are based on original paintings by Josslyn and Martin. The edition size is limited to 100, signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity.

Because this is a fine art print, we have allowed negative space to balance the image; our sizes relate to the paper size.

Our printer uses an Epson SureColour P9560 12-colour pigment ink with 4 blacks, which are highly archival. Other sizes and styles may be available. Please contact

help@artloversaustralia.com.au for further enquiries.