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GALLERY 7 Early work - selected examples from 1977-1984 A compelling pursuit of "the next breakthrough" in her work propelled artist RANNA'S early work through pure abstract art, figurative art, themes of death and transformation, mythological and feminist art. Although the pieces featured in this gallery substantially pre-date Ranna's development of her shimmer method, they are testimony to the artist's commitment to serious artistic exploration from a young age. With a presence of mind unusual to young artists, Ranna held several of these pieces back from sale and still does. She also holds earlier, more formative and exploratory works back to 1972 (not illustrated on this site).

Through the Doorway, Ranna ®, mixed media on canvas, 156"x168", 1984. NOT FOR SALE At 31 years of age, Lachlan was the first woman artist in the North Queensland area of Australia to explicitly explore feminine/feminist mythological themes in this monumental piece. (Contact us for examples of earlier feminist work)		Carriage Grave Burial, Ranna ®, mixed media and canvas bed, on canvas, 103"x72", 1983/4. NOT FOR SALE. The artist was 30 years old when she commenced this monumental work.
Laid Out in State, Ranna ®, mixed media on camp bed, 72"x30" variable, 1983. The artist was 30 years old. NOT FOR SALE.	Green Highlight in the Grand Manner, Ranna ®, acrylic on canvas, 48"x36", 1980. The artist was 27 years old. SOLD to private collector.	Untitled, Ranna ®, acrylic on canvas, 72"x72", 1977. The artist was 24 years old. DESTROYED in accidental circumstances.