Original painting · Oil on aluminium panel

The Green Man

A head in profile under one green light. The paint is thin as breath; the presence is not. He is listening to something the room cannot hear.

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About this work

Experience the profound stillness and introspective energy of "The Green Man", a one-of-a-kind original that transcends traditional portraiture. This striking piece captures the inner world of its subject, drawing the viewer into a deep state of contemplation. 

With its minimalist elegance and rich, muted tones, this artwork becomes a powerful focal point for any space, inviting reflection and serenity.

Bring home this captivating portrait and let its quiet strength and emotional depth transform your environment into a sanctuary of reflection and presence.

This painting is currently available from Marcus's private collection. Please enquire to purchase.

•  Finalist Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, Sydney, Australia, 2018
•  Longlisted Aesthetica Art Prize, York, United Kingdom, 2020

Original painting, oil on aluminium panel, 60 x 58.5 cm. Unframed, with a sturdy metal subframe on the back ready to hang. Framing options are available upon request after purchase - please reach out to discuss custom framing to perfectly complement your space.

Price, availability and delivery on application. Marcus can also send a view of the painting on your own wall.

The Green Man, oil on aluminium panel, by Marcus Callum

Marcus Callum

Marcus Callum is an internationally recognised painter of realist portraits and expressive abstracts. Winner of the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize and the Black Swan Portrait Prize and a three-time Archibald Prize finalist, he trained at the New York Academy of Art and now works from his studio in the UK.

“My paintings take on an energy of their own,” he says. Each one is made to lift the room it hangs in.

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