In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domain. In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger… — shown in a room setting In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domain. In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domain. In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prow… — artist's signature In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its do… — edge view In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domai… — detail In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls it… — shown hanging
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domain.
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger… — shown in a room setting
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domain.
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domain.
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prow… — artist's signature
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its do… — edge view
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls its domai… — detail
In New Mexico in 1945, a Terrible Beauty is born. On the other side of the world, the Tassie Tiger prowls it… — shown hanging
Painting by Ron Holden 170 Artwork Sold

New Mexico 1945. The Transit and a Thousand Suns Took My Mind away from The Tassie Tiger.

Acrylic, Cardboard, Framed by Artist

66.1in (W) x 45.7in (H) x 0.8in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

$3,920

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Artwork Description

I’ve used the Trinity test in 1945 to counterpoint the legend of the Tassie Tiger. As one thing dies another is born. One is part of Nature while the other has the power to destroy it. Tread carefully, the Tiger is a survivor. Comes beautifully framed in timber.

Artist Bio
Photo of Ron Holden
Ron Holden 246 artworks | 7 Sold

Diploma Fine Arts, Prahran CAE 1976 under Jeff Makin and Vic Majzner. Postgraduate Diploma, 1982 at Philip Institute of Technology under Betty Churcher. 1977....Artist in Residence at The Karolyi Foundation, Vence France (Through the Australia Council). A year spent travelling in Europe. 2017.....Set up The Left Bank Studio/Gallery in Castlemaine, Victoria. One person shows, 2019 and 2022. Sellout Show in 2024.

Commissions
Ron's studio is in Castlemaine, Victoria