The Arrival 1988

"The Arrival" (1988) by Brett Whiteley (1939-1992) depicts a fantastical scene of a ship approaching a fantastical landscape. With a predominantly blue color palette, the piece features a sailing ship, a small island, and a giant face emerging from the water. Whiteley's signature style is evident in the dreamlike quality of the image, which evokes a sense of both wonder and unease. "The Arrival" exemplifies Whiteley's interest in the Australian landscape and his use of surrealism to explore themes of identity and history.