“Channel 70: Broadcast Identity”

This one-of-a-kind mixed media artwork reimagines the iconic Australian living room of the 1970s, centred around a vintage television set—once the heart of every home. Built around an authentic retro TV form, the work blends painting, collage, and found imagery to explore how media shapes identity.

The faceless figure, replaced by a television screen, suggests the merging of self and broadcast—where personality, culture, and memory are filtered through what we watch. Layers of printed material and painterly marks evoke the static, colour bleed, and visual noise of analogue transmission, capturing the raw energy of 1970s television.

Both nostalgic and contemporary, this piece is completely unique—a true conversation starter that bridges past and present. It celebrates an era of shared viewing while questioning the enduring influence of screens in our lives today.

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"Tracey Esteves is a premier Australian contemporary artist whose work serves as a vibrant bridge between nostalgic Australiana and modern Pop Art. Based in Sydney, Tracey's practice is defined by a deep fascination with the 'Spirit of Place'—capturing the icons, architecture, and everyday rituals that shape the Australian identity.
Drawing from the principles of Formalism and Post-Modernism, her paintings are characterized by bold, graphic silhouettes and a sophisticated use of saturated color. From the industrial beauty of the Manly Ferry to the kitsch charm of backyard biscuits, Tracey elevates familiar cultural symbols into high-impact visual narratives.
Her work is held in private collections across Australia and internationally, appealing to collectors who seek art that is both intellectually grounded and visually electric. When you own a Tracey Esteves original, you are not just hanging a painting; you are preserving a piece of the Australian soul."