{"product_id":"son-of-the-brush-a-memoir-9781743318058","title":"Son of the Brush: A memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTim Olsen is the son of arguably Australia's greatest living artist, Dr John Olsen. \u003ci\u003eSon of the Brush \u003c\/i\u003eis his fascinating, candid memoir of what it was like to grow up in the shadow of artistic genius, with all its wonder, excitement and bitter disappointments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTim's childhood was dominated by his father's work, which took the family to Europe and to communities around Australia as John sought inspiration and artistic fellowship. Wine, food, conversation and the emerging sexual freedom of the 1960s wove a pattern of life for the family. It was both the best and worst of childhoods, filled with vibrancy and stimulation, yet fraught with anxiety and eventual sadness as John separated from Tim's mother Valerie and moved away from the family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe course of Tim's life has been set by the experiences of his childhood, and by the passion for art he inherited from both his parents (his mother was an acclaimed painter in her own right). His life has always been about art, although he has followed a different path from his parents. Having overcome and recovered from addiction, Tim is today one of Australia's most respected gallery owners, with a knowledge of art and artists forged from what is literally a lifetime immersed in the art world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSon of the Brush\u003c\/i\u003e is a memoir about a son and his father, and what it takes to forge your own identity and chart your own course in life, but it is also about the wider world of art, artists and the joy, inspiration and sacrifices of the creative life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A vivid insight into the Australian art scene and a poignant and honest reflection on the highs and lows of an extraordinary family life. A joy to read from the first page to the last.' Noah Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Tim Olsen's memoir is absolutely riveting. His story is courageous, honest and moving. It includes an illuminating account of his recovery from addiction; a journey I am pleased to be sharing with him.' Professor Ross Fitzgerald AM, Columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Spectator Australia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e'This book fills in the blanks on a rich and fascinating life - all while offering a glimpse into the inner workings of one of Australia's preeminent creative families. Congratulations, Tim - fantastic read.' Rose Byrne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Few can understand both the divine generosity and the absolute selfishness of the artist's life. Tim writes with love, hilarity and ruefulness - from the vantage point of a child at the moment when Australian art bloomed - of his journey to find his own place in the world as a leading gallerist and as a mentor to those struggling to escape the illusion of life's shadows.' Rachel Griffiths","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53516039323991,"sku":"9781743318058","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/son-of-the-brush-a-memoir-9781743318058","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}