Oliver Fanshawe’s Last Seen

Last Seen partners renowned artists with vision impaired Australians to depict their most cherished visual memory.

Oliver’s Last Seen image is that of a family trip to the Grand Canyon. At the time, he recalls he was fast losing his vision and his parents had been keen for him to experience the adventure and beauty of America. He recalls the different colours of the Grand Canyon from the various viewing platforms, and the distinctive orange tinge.

The Last Seen artworks were sold to help Queensland Eye Institute carry on vital medical research to save sight.

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Artist: Gary Myers

Gary Myers was partnered with 16-year-old Oliver Fanshawe.

His art is immediately identifiable in Australia, with a deep connection to the outback landscape and representing a passion for the country’s history. Having held more than 45 successful solo exhibitions – the first at Brisbane’s Dunwell Gallery, Rowe’s Arcade Brisbane in 1971, Gary’s artworks are highly sought after by collectors in Australia and overseas. His engaging interpretation of the Australian landscape has led to overseas exhibitions in Brighton, England and in Shanghai, China.

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Gary Myers looking at camera wearing navy blue cap and blue shirt against a blue sky

Can art save sight?

This multisensory exhibition that was featured in April, partnered ten influential artists with visually impaired Australians to depict their last, or most cherished memory before their sight deteriorated.

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