Commedia is the result of a recent collaboration between Throwaway and Australian comedian, Mark Samual Bonanno.
This piece uses traditional styling and references Italy's Commedia Dell'arte to explore identity in modern Australia. The original 100 x 120 cm artwork is intended to form Throwaway's 2022 Archibald Prize entry and will be held by the artist until at least mid-2022.
While the original acrylic on canvas painting is currently unavailable for purchase, a limited edition run of numbered prints have been prepared for sale. The printed area is 29.7cm x 35.6cm and it is professionally printed on a sheet of A3+ fine art 310 gsm paper.
The print will be sold unframed and will arrive rolled in a mailing tube. Framing options are available from Bluethumb, and on request, the artist can also provide bespoke framing options prior to leaving the studio. Two styles of frame and mount have been presented in the gallery as examples - modern black and 'traditional' gold.