Jamie Cole
On the threshold of change
95 x 95 cm | Acrylic on timber panel
$3,700
Inspired by Magritte’s On the Threshold of Liberty, this work confronts the anxieties shaping the next quarter century. Borrowing from Albert Tucker and pop iconography, layered panels speak to the backlash against gender diversity, climate crisis, authoritarianism and global conflict. Through colour, satire and symbolism, the painting becomes both warning and rallying cry, positioning queer identity within an urgent struggle for justice and collective survival.
Those gay boys are takin’ over!
30 x 30 cm | Acrylic on timber panel
SOLD
A once-dismissive remark – “those gay boys are taking over” – is reclaimed here as both irony and truth. In an era where queer culture shapes mainstream aesthetics, media and politics, the phrase shifts from insult to affirmation, reflecting visibility, influence and a quiet cultural takeover.
Is it Queer in here?
30 x 30 cm | Acrylic on timber panel
SOLD
“Is It Queer in Here?” – is a playful Pop Art work celebrating queer identity and affirmation. In a world where queer people often navigate adversity, self-affirmation becomes a powerful act of care and resistance. This piece invites viewers to find and claim their own affirmation.