Philippe Le Miere 'Presenting Hello Mickey' abstract art Alice Springs” Eric Thake 1946

Alice Springs” Eric Thake 1946

the National Gallery of Victoria

including exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia

Despite its youthful subject matter (anchored by two bows)

her brushwork looks digital – evoking a tactility and interactivity associated with screens

Philippe Le Miere 'Presenting Hello Mickey' abstract art Alice Springs” Eric Thake 1946Philippe Le Miere is nothing short of a cultural icon alchemist. Possessing an enchanting talent for reshaping the ordinary and casting it through the kaleidoscope of his imagination, he assembles a mesmerising dreamscape within our popular visual vocabulary. Presenting Hello Mickey showcases the artist at his best: adept at playing a delightful game of cat and mouse with our visual expectations. A seamless mashup of Hello Kitty and Mickey Mouse, this