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The Prime of Life, 1979

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Micky Allan's work deals with the psychological make-up of the people who comprise our society...
Robert Lindsay
Survey 12. On Paper (exhibition catalogue), National Gallery of Victoria, 1980




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The "prime of life" is a term used rather loosely in our society, but I have confined this particular series to the 28-45 year group. Most of the people represented thought this was the prime of life.

One said:
"In my twenties I couldn't believe in the 'future' ... we used to say 'I don't trust anyone over 30". Now I'm 32 and know better. I look forward to my future."

Another said (amongst other things):
"Yes - I'm in the prime of life. But my teeth aren't."

And a third person said:
"I think the prime of life is when a person feels happy and fulfilled no matter what the age."

Micky Allan
Artist's Statement, Survey 12. On Paper (exhibition catalogue), National Gallery of Victoria, 1980