{"product_id":"paul-bird-oil-rig-workers-original-oil-painting-australian-figurative-industrial-art","title":"Paul Bird “Oil Rig Workers” Original Oil Painting – Australian Figurative Industrial Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking original oil painting by Australian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting oil rig workers engaged in heavy industry around pumping equipment. Rendered in an expressive impressionist style, the work captures the physicality of labour through bold brushwork and a rich palette of blues, violets and warm earth tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned lower left, the painting is presented in a quality timber frame with gilt slip and is ready to hang. Its unusual industrial subject matter and atmospheric execution make it an appealing work for collectors of Australian art and those seeking a distinctive statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil Rig Workers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (descriptive title)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paul Bird\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original oil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oil rig workers and industrial equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed lower left “P. Bird”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Impressionist figurative\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFraming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quality timber frame with gilt slip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition with minor age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 64 × 56 cm framed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Bird is a contemporary Australian artist and former architect whose passion for painting has developed over many decades. Working predominantly in oils, Bird is known for his vibrant palette and expressive brushwork, creating atmospheric works inspired by people, places and everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work has been exhibited in a number of Australian exhibitions, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHall \u0026amp; Wilcox Emerging Artists Exhibition, Perth, in 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and he was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewinner of the Bayswater Art Awards – Bayswater Resident Category in 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His paintings are held in private collections in Australia and overseas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial subjects are seldom encountered in Australian art, making this painting particularly distinctive. The dynamic composition, dramatic use of colour and expressive treatment of the figures create a work with both visual impact and narrative appeal. It is a compelling example of contemporary Australian figurative painting and would make an impressive addition to a home or collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting presents beautifully and is ready for display. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia-wide shipping available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal collection from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage HQ, Heidelberg, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is welcome by appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not all items are on display at our showroom. 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