Historical information

Jan SENBERGS (29 Oct 1939 - )
Born Latvia
Arrived Australia 1950

This artwork was purchased by the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education Students' Association in 1973. It now is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.

Physical description

A colour screenprint on smooth white paper. This image reflects Senbergs' interest in surrealism and absurdist theatre:
"An ambiguous, well, an absurd image … I called it 'Love the Stage' because I didn't know what to call it, but it's a also a cliché to say 'love the stage' – it's a kind of post-surrealist title … " (Hendrik Kolenberg, Jan Senbergs complete screenprints 1960-88, pg 54)

Inscriptions & markings

Signed and dated lower right beneath image in black pencil, 'J.Senbergs '70'/ not titled. inscribed lower right beneath image in black pencil, '8/18'.