Welgemeend August Art Month - 2019

43 ALEXANDER PODLASHUC Sunday Afternoon signed and dated 2002 oil on canvas 95 x 71 cm Podlashuc Collection “On an autumn Sunday in Sydney, Pod was invited to a shrimp BBQ by an actress, her construction contractor husband – and their two rescue dogs. Given the state of universal misanthropy and suffering in the world, this complex family relationship made an impression on Pod. He always felt there was a message in it somewhere. As it turned out, the bigger dog, Oscar, had issues. The poor chap was totally neurotic, his deep psychological problems set off by pumpkins and washing machines. After numerous therapy sessions, the couple were advised by their pet psychologist that Oscar needed his own “pet”. And so, Rubin Jr joined the family. Not long after, Rubin Jr acquired his own pet, a well chewed soft toy teddy. It is not in the painting.” Leo Podlashuc