Ken Done

CONCEPT OF ARTWORK

A big tiger, hiding in plain sight. Full of menace and beauty. Such a magnificent animal. It needs to be protected for the joy of the whole world.

ABOUT KEN DONE (AUSTRALIA)

Ken Done has become one of Australia’s most famous artists, with paintings in collections throughout the world. Ken left school at 14 to enter the National Art School. After 5 years, he commenced a highly successful career as an art director and designer. At 40, he gave up his advertising career to become a painter full-time. He has since held over 100 one-man shows across the globe. In 1992, Ken received the Order of Australia (A.M.), for services to Art, Design and Tourism. In many parts of the world, Ken Done has come to symbolise Australia: creative, optimistic and bold.