Work, Rust and Play | Canvas Print

Description: 'Work, Rust and Play' is a limited print of an original nostalgic and evocative impressionist painting, depicting a rusty, abandoned 1950s truck in its final resting place beneath a cluster of gnarled gum trees. Surrounding the truck are remnants of discarded farm equipment, all quietly weathering the passage of time.  

This scene is set in a place once known as “Fairy Glen,” where a childhood friend of the artist once played, adding a layer of personal history and quiet reflection to the piece. Painted in David Isbester’s signature style, with broad, painterly strokes and distinctive fingerprint-sized dabs, the artwork captures the rich rust and patina of the truck, the dry, crunchy grass, and the stoic resilience of the ancient trees.  

The part-cloudy sky hints at the uncertainty of rural life, evoking both the challenges and beauty of a landscape shaped by time, weather, and memories.  

Limited edition: 50

Giclee Canvas 360gsm.

Available Sizes: 88x66cm, 101x76cm