Object Listing

Geometric portrait of a seated woman, angular, in dark colours, in the Cubist style. 

Drawing

Painting

Church interior, with sweeping arches and large windows. People visible throughout, as well as wall memorials. A view from the Brewer's Chapel in the south aisle of St. Bavo, with the commemorative tablet (still extant) erected in honour of Nicolaes van de Leur, killed during the siege of Oostende in 1602.

Abstract green and black landscape i.e. of the Pembrokeshire Mountains , with moody atmosphere. Some smaller graphic patterns and lines showing details in the mountains

Still life of a glass vase with flowers arranged with large blooms and foliage. Depicts artist's appreciation of symmetry. 6 tulips, 2 roses and 2 anemones.Also attributed to Daniel Seghers on correspondence

Seated young male figure in period clothing, in front of table with ornate tablecloth and writing equipment. Denotes a member of the elite class who is able to read and write, and is perhaps engaged in trade or business. Draped curtain at rear

Dark, emotive landscape depicting three lone trees under a stormy and hazy sky

Drawing

Pencil sketch in bright colours depicting a couple of young women on the right of the image with a tree in the centre, and a grazing goat on the left, slightly more to the front of the imageHas also been referred to as 'Figures and goat in landscape'

Painting

Lithograph

Painting

Pastel Drawing

Painting

Depicts street view, presumably in Paris, of a busy walkway and buildings. Abstract figures, including women in period dress at the turn of the 20th Century, some with children, trees and car visible, while building is seen centre. Four colours used.

Crayon & Pastel Drawing

Watercolour

Head and shoulders portrait of somber Vanessa Bell, facing left. Bell is wearing a blue and white top, and her hair is grey and in a modest bun. Long beaded necklace visible as well. Foliage in the background

Simple pencil drawing depicting two figures, one male and one female. Woman with long hair facing left has her hand in the males cupped hands. Man is bald(?) and looking down. No background visible

Uneven octagon, acrylic on canvas framed in metal support. Stripes of colour painted near three edges on left hand side. Some mottling in blue paint in the centre

Painting

Believed to be in the style of Israels. Beach scene, with young girls seated and standing on the beach looking out to the sea, and to a small boat just of the coast. Appears to be dark and stormy, with clouds and muted light  throughout

Painting

Painting

Painting

Vanitas theme work, associated with still-life painting where arrangement of objects suggest an underlying meaning. Image depicts a twist of tobacco, lemon, grapevine, bread and crab, with a glass of wine, and ornate tableware, all present on a table with white tablecloth. Artwork may depict the the emptiness of life and the deception of appearance i.e. attractive-looking lemon turns out to be sour. May also have religious connotations with red wine (blood of Christ) and bread (body of Christ)

Melancholia contains an overwhelming ironic profusion of objects in space: food, candles, flowers, shells, vessels, sculptures, animals, mirrors are piled together i a complex construction that explores concerns of violation and celebration, transgression and desire. Almost every object carries an allegorical meaning that can be decoded and there are also many art historical appropriations and references. 

Penny Siopis' work is concerned with excess, history, tradition, ritual and sexuality.

Heavily-layered and vibrantly-coloured oil work showing a large feast in an elaborately decorated and installed room with a multitude of objects laying around to show the excesses, gluttony, riches and spoils of the South African apartheid state.  Melancholia is one of the most important pieces of 1980's struggle art, and also speaks to Siopis' work around politics, the feminine and her struggle art in general. 

Long rectangular portrait showing a sleeping lady with dark hair and fringe from left front, one naked breast visible as uncovered by bedclothes. Bedclothes are brightly patterned with flowers, also appears to be on chaise or couch. Known to be Madame Denis, artist's wife.