'BUSINESS AS USUAL' SERIES

© Margo Donoghue 2024

These paintings reference real life events of people and places within a city and business environment. 
The people portrayed shall retain their anonymity as a lower level perspective captures the essence of the event or activity.


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THE DEBRIEF

Oil on canvas
Height: 95cm Width 125cm Depth: 4cm

'The debrief’ explores business people walking abreast as they discuss some undisclosed business matter. The lower level perspective captures a snapshot revealing part of a narrative. The viewer is left to apply their own interpretation.

SOLD - Private collection Brisbane


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LADY IN RED

Oil on canvas
Height: 75cm Width 95cm Depth: 4cm

'Lady in red' comments on the recent political status of women both in the workplace and Australian politics. Part of the Wellington Capital, Brisbane collection.

SOLD - COLLECTION OF WELLINGTON CAPITAL, BRISBANE


THE RED DRESS

Oil on canvas
Height: 95cm Width 75cm Depth: 4cm

'The red dress' a signifier of an important occasion; a romantic rendezvous or interlude.

Price P.O.A.


Tutor (Jenny), 2007

TUTOR (JENNY)

Oil on Canvas
Height: 50cm Width 40cm Depth: 4cm

The first in a short series 'snap shots'of women's legs and footwear that profile their occupational activity. Profession - artist and art lecturer.

Part of the collection of Jenny Watson, Brisbane.

GIFTED - JENNY WATSON COLLECTION BRISBANE


Designer (Julia), 2007

DESIGNER (JULIE)

Oil on canvas
Height: 50cm Width 40cm Depth: 4cm

One of a series of biographical 'snap shot' paintings of everyday working women. Profession - Interior Designer. Part of the collection of  Julie Alcorn, Gold Coast.

SOLD - JULIE ALCORN COLLECTION BRISBANE


Personal Assistant (Cher), 2007

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (CHER)

Oil on canvas
Height: 50cm Width 40cm Depth: 4cm

One of a series of biographical 'snap shot' paintings of everyday working women. Profession - Personal Assistant.

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTION BRISBANE



POWER PLAY

Oil on canvas
Height: 100cm Width 125cm Depth: 4cm

‘Power Play' explores the progressive landscape of today’s workplace culture – its gender interaction and relationships. A lower level perspective captures a scene revealing part of a narrative.  The viewer is left to apply their own interpretation.

POA


The Meeting, 2008

THE MEETING

Acrylic and oil on canvas
Height: 100cm Width 125cm Depth: 4cm

'The meeting', an everyday aspect of 'doing business' however, it is no longer territory exclusive to men. The business meeting is still predominately male and this work explores the dynamics of a female influence at the table. 

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTION BRISBANE


Commuting, 2008

COMMUTING

Oil on canvas
Height: 95cm Width125cm Depth: 4cm

'Commuting' a typical early morning commuting scene; 'suited and booted' business executives jostle their way to work. Leading the pack is the female business woman.

Private collection of Gold Coast art collector.

Selected finalist Gold Coast Art Prize 2008.

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTION GOLD COAST


In Transit, 2010

IN TRANSIT

Oil on canvas
Height: 75cm Width 95cm Depth: 4cm

The third painting in a series commenting on women and their perceived position in the workplace through a visual dialogue.  Central railway station provided the backdrop for this work.

SOLD - Private collection Brisbane


Room for One, 2008

GOING UP

Oil on canvas
Height: 75cm Width 95cm Depth: 4cm

The second painting in a series commenting on women and their perceived position in the workplace through a visual dialogue.

Business men packed like sardines in a lift, is there room for one?  The business woman hesitates to enter as she is not fully booted and suited.

SOLD - Private collection Brisbane


Unsuited, 2007

UNSUITED

Oil on canvas
Height: 75cm Width 100cm Depth: 4cm

'Unsuited' is the first in a series of current works commenting on women and their perceived position in the workplace.

SOLD - COLLECTION OF BROADLEY REES LAWYERS, BRISBANE


The Red Shoes, 2009

THE RED SHOES

Oil on canvas
Height: 30cm Width 30cm Depth: 4cm

'The Red Shoes' explores the reverse role of a woman following a man in the street and the reverse power play that women can be more dominant.  Julie Alcorn was the model for this snapshot painting. 

SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTION BRISBANE

 

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Enquiries should be addressed to the artist, Margo Donoghue via email - margodon20@gmail.com

© Margo Donoghue 2024.